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A  REPORT 


Eecord  Commissioners 


CITY  OF  BOSTON, 


EECOKDS  OF  BOSTON  SELECTMEN,  1736  TO  1742. 


BOSTON: 
ROCKWELL  AND  CHURCHILL,   CITY  PRINTERS, 

No.  39  AEOH  STREET. 
188  6. 


[Document  87  —  1886.] 


CITY  OF 


BOSTON. 


A  EEPORT 


OF  THE 


RECORD  COMMISSIONERS. 


The  Fifteenth  Report  of  the  Record  Commissioners  being 
the  acts  of  the  Selectmen  from  September  15,  1736,  to 
December  29,  1742. 

Although  few  matters  of  special  importance  are  therein 
recorded,  the  reader  will  observe  the  space  given  to  sanitary 
matters  as  connected  with  the  visitation  of  small-pox.  The 
assigning  of  tombs  in  the  Granary  Burying  Ground  was  a 
natural  accompaniment  to  the  increase  of  deaths,  and  the 
repeated  enforcement  of  quarantine  regulations  and  restric- 
tions on  immigration  are  noticeable. 

The  Sunday  laws,  then  as  now,  were  a  matter  of  conten- 
tion between  the  conservative  and  progressive  elements  of 
the  population.  A  careful  study  of  the  volume  will  doubt- 
less confirm  the  public  belief  in  the  wisdom  of  this  continu- 
ance of  the  publication  of  our  records. 

William  H.  Whitmore, 
For  the  Record  Commissioners. 

City  Hall,  Boston,  December  1,  1886- 


151251 


SELECTMEN'S  MINUTES. 


[BEGINNING  OF  THE  FIFTH  BOOK  OF  MANUSCRIPT.] 


[1.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select-Men  Sept.  15*^.  1736. 

Present 
Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 

Davin  Collson 
Capt.  John  Eastwicke 
Gapt.  Caleb  Lyman 
Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 
Upon  Information  That  the  Watch  House  adjoining  to  the  Town 
house,  and  also  that  near  the  North  Market,  want  some  Repairs. 

Voted  That  m^  Savell  be  directed  to  see  the  said  Repairs  Ef- 
fected. 

According  to  Order,  m''.  Jonathan  Bowman  Attended,  and  Sig- 
nified his  desire  to  Resign  his  Care  and  Charge  of  the  North 
Engine.  And  at  the  same  time  Recommended  m'".  Anthony 
Underwood,  as  a  Suitable  Person  to  take  the  Care  and  Charge  of 
the  same. 

Mr.  Underwood  being  present  and  [2.]  Manifesting  his  Willing- 
ness to  Accept  the  said  Charge. 

Voted,  That  rar.  Anthony  Underwood  be  and  hereby  is  Admitted 
in  the  Room  of  the  said  mr.  Bowman,  And  that  the  Charge  of  the 
said  Engine  be  and  hereby  is  Committed  to  him.  And  that  he 
Attend  next  Wednesday  with  a  List  of  his  Company,  And  also 
that  such  Persons  as  desire  to  be  Admitted,  who  were  not  before 
Enlisted,  do  Appear  with  him.  That  the  Select  Men  may  Approve 
of  them,  if  they  see  Cause,  That  the  Orders  for  them  may  be  drawn 
Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  His  Majestys  Justices  of  the  Peace  within  the 
Town  of  Boston,  together  with  the  Gentlemen  the  Select  Men  of 
said  Town,  at  the  Council  Chamber,  Sept.  9'^.  and  15*^.  1736. 

Present 
Edward  Hutchinson  Esq^ 
Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq''. 
The  Hon?'^  \  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^ 
Samuel  Welles  Esq'. 
[  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq''. 
[3.]  Samuel  Sewall  Esq"". 

Joshua  Winslow  Esq'. 


2  City  Document  No.  87. 

John  Fayerweather  Esq"".  Justices  of 

the  Peace.  And 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 

Mr.  David  Collson 

Capt.  John  Eastwicke 

Capt.  Caleb  Lyman 

Mr.  Jonas  Clarke,  Select  Men 
Whereas  the  said  Justices  and  Select  Men  are  Informed  of  the 
frequent  Profanation  of  the  LORD'S  Day,  by  lose  vain  Persons, 
Isegro's  &c.  Unnecessarily  Travelling,  or  Walking  to,  or  from  Rox- 
bury,  with  neglect  of  Attending  the  Publick  Worship  of  GOD  in 
either  Place. 

It  is  therefore  Ordered,  by  the  said  Justices,  and  Select  Men, 
That  from  and  after  the  Date  hereof,  and  until  the  Seventeenth 
Day  of  October  next  ensuing.  The  Constables  of,  and  within  the 
Town  of  Boston,  and  every  of  them  by  turns,  [4.]  Do  Warn  and 
appoint  Six  Meet  and  Sober  Persons,  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town, 
On  each  Lord's  Day  within  the  said  Term,  To  Ward  on  the  Neck 
or  High-Way  between  Boston  and  Roxbury,  at  some  Convenient 
place  near  the  Line  of  Defence,  Three  of  the  said  Persons  are  to 
give  their  Attendance  there  from  Seven  o'Clock  in  the  morning, 
until  half  an  hour  after  Twelve  at  Noon,  and  then  to  be  relieved 
by  the  other  Three,  Who  are  there  to  Continue  upon  Duty,  until 
the  Dusk  of  the  Evening. 

And  such  Constables  respectively  in  their  Turns  as  aforesaid, 
are  to  attend  also  with  their  Staves,  And  to  give  in  Charge  to  such 
Ward,  That  the}'  take  due  Care  to  prevent  and  Suppress  such  Dis- 
orders ;  to  Examine  all  Passengers ;  to  Restrain  all  Persons  from 
Disporting,  Idle  Walking,  or  Unnecessary  Travel,  on  the  Lord's 
Day. 

And  if  any  Person  be  refractory,  rude  or  refuse  to  give  a  Satis- 
factory Account  of  the  Occasion  of  their  Travelling,  or  other  wise 
Misbehave  the  mselves,  to  take  them  [5.]  up,  and  Carry  'em  be- 
fore the  next  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Or  return  their  Names  to  such 
Justice,  that  so  they  may  be  proceeded  against.  According  to  Law, 
as  profaners  of  the  LORD'S  Day. 

By  order  of  the  said  Justices  and  Select  Men 

Samuel  Gerrish,  Town  Clerk. 

It  was  then  (also)  Agreed  by  the  said  Justices  and  Select  Men, 
That  they  would  by  turns  Walk  by  Night,  as  formerly,  to  Inspect 
the  Watches,  and  to  Suppress  or  prevent  Disorders  within  the 
Town,  for  Eight  Weeks  next  following,  According  to  the  Assort- 
ment then  made. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Selectmen,  Sept.  22,  1736. 

Present, 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 

[6.]  Martin  Hughes  Informs  that  he  is  come  into  this  Town 
with  his  Wife  and  One  Child,  that  he  brought  with  him  the  Value 


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of  Two  TTundred  Pounds,  lialf  of  that  Sum  being  in  Money,  and 
desires  Liberty  to  open  a  Shop  and  follow  his  Occupation,  being 
a  Printer  of  Linnens  &c.  Accordingly  he  was  Directed  to  Attend 
next  Wednesday,  and  to  bring  Security  for  his  Wife  and  Child. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  Theophilus  Shove  to  Open  a  Shop  in  this 
own,  and  to  Exercise  his  Calling  of  a  Glazier  and  Jo^'ner.  Hav- 
ing given  Satisfaction  to  the  Select  Men. 

Mr.  Timothy  Thornton  Proposes  and  offers  to  Pave  one  each 
Side  of  the  Mill  Bridge  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men,  for 
the  Sum  of  Six  Pounds,  Which  was  AccordingJy  Consented  to  and 
Voted. 

[7.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  27,  1736. 

Present, 

Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke. 

Mr.  John  Savell  promises  to  give  Bond  for  a  Servant,  Im- 
ported from  Ireland  in  Capt.  Arnold,  If  required. 

Mr.  James  Wimble  Informs  that  George  Lucas,  and  his  Wife 
and  Child,  have  Lodged  at  his  House  Nineteen  Days,  They  came 
from  Ireland  with  Capt.  Carrall. 

The  following  Persons,  Imported  lately  from  Ireland  by  Capt. 
Carall  in  the  Brigantine  Salutation  are  admitted  Inhabitants.  Mr. 
Samuel  Waldo  and  the  said  Capt.  John  Carrell  having  given  Bond 
for  them  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  Directs. 

September,  18,  1736.  Viz*. 
[8.]    Elizabeth  Lamb,  Wife  of  William  Lamb. 
Sally  Lnmb,  Daughter  of  Ditto. 
Betty  Lamb  ^ 

Nancy  Lamb     I  o  •    .       c-  ^      ^      r  t  i_ 
Nellie  Lamb      I  '^P^^^^ters,  Sisters  to  m^  Lamb. 

Beckee  Lamb  J 

Agnes  Procter,  Wife  of  Thomas  Procter. 
Mary  Burton,  Single  woman 
Thomas  Howard,  Son  of  William  Howard. 
Honora  Cinae,  Wife  of  Dinish  Cinae. 

Peter^  }  ^^^^^  their  Children 
Twelve  Persons  in  all. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  29,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Ca[)t.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Martin  Ilnghes  Attending  According  [9.]  to  Order,  (but  with- 


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out  Bondsmen)  He  was  directed  to  procure  a  Bonds  man  for  his 
Wife  and  Child,  and  to  Attend  next  Wednesday. 

Mr.  Joseph  Kent  being  Notified  to  Attend  the  Select  Men,  came 
accordingly,  And  having  given  Satisfaction  for  his  Omitting  to 
wait  on  them,  for  their  Approbation,  of  his  Opening  a  School  for 
the  Mathematicks,  Upon  his  Application  therefor,  the  28"\  July 
past. 

Voted,  That  m^  Kent  be  desired  to  Attend  again  next  Wednes- 
day, And  in  the  meantime.  That  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  and  Mr.  CoU- 
son,  be  desired  to  Enquire  of  The  Rev.  m'.  Foxcroft  and  m"". 
Chauncey  (to  whose  Church  the  said  Mr.  Kent  belongs)  Concern- 
ing his  life  and  Conversation. 

Upon  Information,  That  Sarah  Marshall,  Who  has  lived  for 
Three  years  past  at  Milton,  is  come  into  this  Town  and  resides 
here,  being  Big  with  Child,  having  Nothing  whereupon  to  Sub- 
sist, and  is  likely  to  become  a  Town  Charge,  if  care  be  not  taken 
to  prevent  il,  where  [10.]  fore, 

Voted,  That  m'.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  and  Ordered, 
to  give  Warning  to  the  said  Sarah  Marshall  to  depart  the  Town. 

Joshua  Winslow  Esq"".  Engaged  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  from 
any  Charge  that  may  Arise  or  happen  by  means  of  William  Stew- 
ard, his  Wife  and  Two  Children,  Inliabiting  in  the  Town,  Who 
were  lately  Imported  from  Ireland  by  Capt.  Boyd. 

A  Petition  of  Hugh  Hall  Esq',  tor  Licence  to  Erect  a  Chaise 
house,  with  Timber,  as  Entred  the  28,  July  past,  being  Read  and 
Considered,  And  the  Question  put.  Whether  the  Prayer  of  the 
Petitioner  Should  be  Granted. 

Voted,  In  the  Negative. 

October  5,  1738  (sic) 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m'".  George  Monk  to  Dig  up  the  Ground 
in  Orange  Street  in  Order  to  lay  a  Drain  from  his  Cellar  in  Bennets 
Pasture  so  Called  into  the  Common  [11.]  Shore  in  said  Street, 
Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground,  and 
keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of 
the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  October  6.  1736. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  CoUson 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
M"".  Clarke 

Mr.  Joseph  Kent  Attending  According  to  Order  ;  And  the  Select 
Men  having  maturely  Considered  of  his  Request,  made  the  28"^. 
July  last  past. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Mr.  Joseph  Kent  have  Liberty  to  keep  a 
School  in  this  Town,  for  the  Teaching  and  Instructing  Youth  &c. 
in  Mathematical  Arts  and  Sciences  ;  Whilst  he  continues  to  behave 
himself  to  the  Approbation  of  the  Select  Men  of  the  Town  for  tlie 
time  being. 

[13.]    Mr.  Josiah  Baker,  Master  of  the  Copper  Engine  by  the 


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North  Meeting  house,  Informing  That  m"".  Joseph  Pearson  (One  of 
the  Men  belonging  to  the  said  Engine)  is  removed  to  the  East- 
ward. And  Proposing  m"".  Joseph  Roberts,  as  a  Sutable  Man  to  be 
put  in  his  Room,  said  Roberts  being  also  Present. 

Voted,  That  M^  Joseph  Roberts  be  Admitted  into  Mr.  Bakers 
Company  in  the  Room  of  m"".  Joseph  Pearson.  Mr.  Baker  further 
Proposed,  That  'twould  be  of  Service  to  the  said  Engine  to  have 
a  Sled  made  and  fixed  at  the  bottom  of  it  for  the  more  easy  and 
Convenient  transporting  it  from  place  to  place. 

Voted,  That  be  desired  to  take  that  Affair  into  Considera- 
tion, and  that  they  would  give  proper  Directions  about  it. 

Mr.  Benjamin  Russell  Attending  According  to  Order,  And 
having  Signified  his  Desire  to  Continue  in  the  Gun  house  in  the 
Common. 

[13.]  Voted,  That  the  said  Russell  have  liberty  to  Improve 
the  Southerly  half  part  of  the  Gun-house  so  Called,  in  the 
Common,  Upon  his  Paying  into  the  Town  Treasurer  for  the  time 
being,  for  the  Use  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  the  sum  of  Thirty 
Shillings  every  Quarter  of  a  Year,  the  said  Rent  to  Commence 
from  the  first  Day  of  September  last  past,  He  the  said  Russell  to 
mend  the  Shingles  of  the  whole  House  and  to  deliver  up  Posses- 
sion of  the  Premises  at  a  Quarters  Warning. 

At  the  same  time  M'.  Russell  made  a  Motion  for  Purchasing  a 
Peice  of  Land  belonging  to  the  Town,  formerly  Leased  to  m''. 
Joseph  Belknap  Deceased,  at  the  Rent  of  Eight  Shillings  p. 
annum,  which  Peice  of  Land  adjoins  to  Lands  of  the  said  Belknap 
and  is  Nigh  the  School  house  in  Queen  Street,  there  yet  remaining 
about  Sixty  Years  before  the  said  Lease  expires. 

Mr.  John  Bartlet  Master  of  the  Sloop  Ann,  from  Philadelphia, 
is  Ordered  to  Attend  next  Wednesday,  And  to  give  Bond  as  the 
Law  [14,]  directs  for  Sundry  Passengers  by  him  Imported. 

Ordered,  That  m"'.  Anthony  Underwood  have  the  Charge  of  the 
Engine  which  is  kept  in  a  House  Adjoining  to  the  Old  North  Meet- 
ing house,  and  he  is  allowed  Sixteen  men,  besides  himself  Viz*. 

Anthony  Underwood 

John  Smith 

Benjamin  Snelling 

John  Brown 

Richard  Kent 

James  Dowell 

John  Beer 

Thomas  Kyllyng 

Thomas  Bentley 

Thomas  Nowell 

John  Low 

William  Marshall 

Edward  Edes 

James  Clark 

John  Baker 

Joseph  Harley,  and 

Joseph  Wakefeild 
[15.]  And  in  Case,  there  should  happen  any  Difference  at  any 


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time  among  them,  That  they  Should  want  to  put  out,  or  take  in 
any  Man,  Anthony  Underwood  that  has  the  Charge  of  the 
Engine,  shall  give  an  Account  of  the  same  to  the  Select  Men, 
for  their  Allowance,  And  Orders  for  their  proceeding. 

And  at  any  time,  If  a  Fire  should  break  out,-  the  said  Underwood 
is  Ordered  to  Improve  the  said  Engine  where  he  thinks  he  may  do 
the  most  Service  ;  And  to  take  Care,  That  at  no  time,  the  Doors  of 
the  Engine  house  be  Obstructed  by  Snow  &c. 

And  to  Work  the  said  Engine,  Once  ever}'  Month  from  the  first 
of  April  to  the  first  of  October ;  And  to  See  that  the  Engine  and 
Pails  be  kept  in  good  Order.  And  for  their  Care  and  Diligence 
in  the  same,  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  March  9'^.  1735,  have  by  a 
Vote  freed  them  from  all  other  Officers,  in  the  Town  for  this  Year. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  October.  13,  1736. 
[16.]  Present. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 

Capt.  Armitage 

M'.  Collson 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Eastwicke 

M'.  Clarke 

The  Select  Men  took  into  Consideration  the  affair  of  the  Rails 
on  Boston  Neck,  which  Need  Repair,  And  it  Appearing  from  the 
Records  of  the  General  Court  of  this  Province,  August  10.  1723. 
That  the  said  Posts  and  Rails  were  at  first  Set  up  at  the  Province 
Charge,  And  that  the  same  is  to  be  effectually  maintain'd  and  kept 
up,  for  the  future,  at  the  Cost  and  Charge  of  the  County  of 
Suffolk. 

Voted,  That  a  Remonstrance,  relating  to  this  Affair,  be  presented 
to  the  Court  of  General  Sessions  of  the  Peace  next  to  be  holden 
for  the  County  of  Suffolk. 

Mrs.  Marshall  Appearing,  Informs  That  her  Daughter  Sarah 
Marshall  (Single  woman)  Removed  [17.]  to  Milton  about  Three 
Years  ago.  Where  she  has  lived  (with  Nathanael  Blake)  until  the 
July  last  past,  when  She  return'd  to  Boston,  big  with  Child. 

Voted,  That  m'.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Send  the 
said  Sarah  Marshall  back  to  the  Town  of  Milton  again.  She  being 
properly  an  Inhabitant  of  said  Town. 

Whereas  Mehetabel  Hatch  from  Charlestown,  lodging  at 
Nathaniel  Packer's,  being  Warned  to  depart  the  Town  of  Boston, 
Saith  She  is  an  Indented  Servant  to  said  Packer,  Wherefore 

Voted,  That  m'.  Savell,  direct  m'.  Packer  to  Attend  upon  the 
Select  Men  at  their  Meeting  next  Wednesday. 

Mr.  Treasurer  Wadsworth  being  Present  Informs  That  the 
Treasury  is  Empty,  and  that  near  Seven  Hundred  Pounds  remain 
unpaid  of  the  late  Draughts  made  upon  him,  And  Whereas  he 
Expects  no  Money  to  be  paid  in  to  the  Treasury  until  the  New 
Tax  be  Collected,  He  Prays  that  some  [18.]  Provision  may  be 
made  to  Enable  him  to  Pay  off  the  said  Arrears. 

Voted,  That  the  Collectors  of  the  Taxes  be  Notified  and  Ordered 
to  Appear  next  Wednesday,  In  Order  to  give  Bond  with  Suretya 


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for  the  faithful  Discbarge  of  their  Trust  in  Collecting  the  Taxes  of 
the  present  Year,  And  that  they  be  Enquired  of,  relating  to  any 
Moneys  they  may  have  remaining  in  their  Hands  of  the  last  Years 
Tax. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq'",  be  desired  to  Enquire  of  Col". 
Edward  Hutchinson,  If  he  can  favour  the  Town  with  the  Loan  of 
Four  or  Five  Hundred  Pounds,  for  the  Space  of  Six  Months,  and 
to  Report  thereon. 

The  Town  Clerk  is  directed  to  give  m^  Treasurer  Wadsworth  a 
Copy  of  the  Votes  for  Letting  half  the  Gun  House  in  the  Common 
to  m'.  Benjamin  Russell. 

ri9.]  Upon  Information,  That  John  Tuckerman  Jun'.  has 
brought  into  this  Town,  from  Attleborough,  a  Young  Woman  with 
a  Molatto  Bastard  Child. 

Voted,  That  m'.  Savell  be  directed  to  Enquire  into  that  Affair, 
and  to  Order  said  Tuckerman  to  Attend  on  the  Select  men  next 
Wednesday. 

M'.  John  Savell  being  Enquired  of,  relating  to  a  Servant  lately 
Imported  from  Ireland,  P  Capt.  Arnold,  And  for  whom  said  Savell 
promised  to  give  Bond  when  required.  As  Entr'ed  Sept.  27.  last 
past. 

He  now  Informs  the  Select  Men  that  the  said  Young  Man  is 
become  a  Servant  to  him,  as  by  Indenture  exhibited.  Appears. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  October.  20.  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 
M^  Clarke 

[20.]  Mr.  John  Darrell  Coroner,  Appearing  Informs  That 
One  Francis  Allen  a  Sailor  Who  lately  came  in  from  North 
Carolina  with  Capt.  Wait,  was  Drowned  the  last  Night  at  the 
lower  end  of  the  Long  Wharf,  —  Praying,  That  Care  might  be  taken 
for  his  Burial ;  And  Whereas  It  Appears  That  the  said  Allen  had 
before  his  Death  Receiv'd  his  Wages  and  his  Discharge  from  the 
Sloop  to  which  he  belonged.  And  further  that  he  had  nothing  left 
to  defray  the  Charge  of  his  Burial,  either  here,  or  at  Plimouth, 
where  he  was  an  Inhabitant. 

Voted,  That  m^  Savell  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  to  take  Care 
that  the  said  Allen  be  Buried,  in  the  most  prudent  and  frugal 
manner.  At  the  Province  Charge. 

Mr.  Bartholomew  Sutton,  Master  of  the  Water  Engine  in  Queen 
Street,  Informs  That  M'.  Green  who  was  One  of  his  Company  is 
Dead,  and  that  M^  Peter  Ver-  [31.]  goose  is  gone  to  Sea,  And 
Proposing  Mess"  William  Weare  and  Isaac  Vergoose,  as  Suitable 
Persons  to  be  put  in  their  Room. 

The  said  Weare  and  Vergoose  were  Accordingly  Approved,  and 
Admitted. 


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Mr.  Speakman  Informs  That  the  Price  of  Wheat  is  risen 
Thirteen  Shillings  P.  Bushell,  Praying  that  the  Assize  of  Bread 
may  be  Altered  Accordingly. 

The  Petition  of  the  Rev.  Samuel  Checkley  of  Boston  Clerk,  for 
Licence  to  Erect  a  Dwelling  house  (for  his  own  Use;  with  Timber 
in  South  Street,  of  the  Dimensions  of  Forty  two,  and  Thirty  Six 

feet   and  about  Stud  with  a  Cambering  Roof  —  Read  and 

Considered,  And  the  Question  put.  Whether  the  Prayer  of  the  Peti- 
tioner should  be  Granted. 

Voted,  in  the  Affirmative 


[22.]  At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  October.  25, 
1736.  • 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth  ^ 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lvman 
M^  Clarke 

Mr.  Savell  Informing  That  Two  Great  Gui)S  belonging  to  this 
Town,  now  lye  on  Wentworth's  Wharf.  Mr.  Savell  was  Ordered 
to  make  further  Enquiry  about  them,  and  to  Report  thereon  to  the 
Select  Men. 

Complaints  being  made,  That  the  Fence  on  Boston  Neck  is  out 
of  Repair,  the  Rails  being,  many  of  them,  broken,  &c.  whereby 
Travellers  may  be  exposed  to  danger.  And  it  Appearing  to  the 
Select  Men,  by  the  Records  of  the  Great  and  General  Court,  That 
the  said  Fence  should  be  kept  up,  and  Maintained  [23,]  by  the 
County  of  Suffolk. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  Wait  upon  the  Court 
of  General  Sessions  of  the  Peace  for  the  said  County,  now  Sitting, 
and  in  the  Name  and  by  Order  of  the  Select  Men,  Enform  the 
Honourable  Court  thereof,  and  to  desire  they  would  please  to  take 
the  same  under  Consideration.  Who  Return'd,  That  he  had 
Accordingly  deliver'd  the  Message. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be  now  Stated  at  the  Rate  of 
13/  P.  Bushell  for  Wheat  and  3/6  P.  Bushell  Allow'd  for  Charges, 
Which  is  as  follows.  Viz*. 

01.  dr. 

Of  penny  White  loaf  2/"  13 

Wheaten  4/''  3 

Household  5/''  9 

Six  pennv  Wheaten  Loaf  l.£     9/"  4. 

Nov.  2.  1736 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  M'.  Andrew  Tyler  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement 
and  Open  the  Ground  in  Ann  Street,  in  Order  to  lay  a  [24.]  Drain 
from  his  Cellar  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street,  Upon  Con- 
dition, that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  same,  and  keep  it  in 
Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
Men. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1736. 


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At  a  meoting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  3.  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 
Clarke 

Capt.  Daniel  Pecker  One  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Cur- 
rent Year,  being  Sworn  before  the  Select  Men,  by  Anthony  Stod- 
dard Esq'',  gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  together  with  Capt. 
Bartholomew  Cheever  and  m*".  Richard  Buckley  as  Sureties  in  the 
Sum  of  £8720.  for  the  said  Peckers  faithful  Discharge  of  that 
Office  and  trust,  [25.]  as  the  Law  directs.  And  a  Certificate 
thereof  was  delivered  him,  directed  to  the  Assessors  of  Boston. 

Mr.  Nathaniel  Barber,  another  of  the  Collectors  as  above  hav- 
ing been  Sworn,  Also  gave  Bond  together  with  M^  David  Farnum, 
and  Capt.  Caleb  Lyman  as  Sureties,  in  the  Sum  of  £11452.  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  as  aforesaid,  Whereof  a  Certificate  was  also  de- 
livered, directed  as  above. 

Mr.  William  Rand,  another  of  the  Collectors  for  the  Year  Cur- 
rent, having  been  Sworn  as  above,  gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treas- 
urer, together  with  M"".  Samuel  Rand  and  M^  Thomas  Salter,  as 
Sureties,  in  the  Sum  of  £.4472.  And  a  Certificate  thereof  delivered 
directed  to  the  Assessors  as  above. 

Whereas  the  Warehouse  belonging  to  the  Town,  now  in  the 
Occupation  of  the  Mess''*.  Dunlop  and  Crauford  will  be  to  be  Let 
from  the  11**^.  instant. 

Voted,  That  M"".  Savell  be  directed  to  post  up  [26.]  a  Notifica- 
tion thereof  over  the  Door  directing  Persons  to  Enquire  of  the 
Town  Treasurer  for  further  Information. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  Notify  M^  Richard  Avery  to  Attend 
next  Wednesday  in  Order  to  give  Security  for  his  Daughter  who 
came  a  Passenger  with  Capt.  Crocker  from  London. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  10,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  Collson 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 
M^  Clarke 

Mary  Steward,  the  Wife  of  William  Steward  Cooper,  and  Two 
Children  lately  Imported  from  Ireland  in  the  Brigantine  Bootle 
Capt.  Robert  Boyd  master,  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  Upon  Con- 
dition that  [27.]  Peter  Curtice,  Carter  and  Robert  Dunlop 
Labourer  enter  into  Bond  in  One  Hundred  and  fifty  Pounds  to  In- 
demnify the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs.  (Which  was  Accordingly 
Executed  the  12.  instant.) 

Capt.  George  Beard  being  present  According  to  Order,  Informed 
the  Select  Men,  That  M"".  Samuel  Waldo,  who  was  now  gone  to  the 


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Eastward,  had  promised  him  that  upon  his  return  home,  he  would 
join  with  him  in  giving  Security  to  Indemnify  tlie  Town  from 
Charge  by  reason  of  Passengers  Imported  from  Ireland  lately  by 
him  the  said  Beard.  Accordingly  Capt.  Beard  was  directed  to 
Attend  at  the  Town  Clerks  Office  on  Fryday  next,  in  Order  to  Ex- 
ecute a  Bond  for  that  end,  on  his  part. 

Mr.  Tuckerman  Appearing  According  to  Order,  upon  a  Motion 
made  to  him  he  readily  promised  to  enter  into  Bond  with  One  other 
person,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  Charge  on  Account  of  a 
Woman  and  her  Child,  he  hath  lately  bro't  into  his  Family  [38.] 
from  Swanzey.  He  was  Accordingly  Directed  to  Attend  at  the 
Town  Clerks  Office  on  Fryday  next  in  Order  to  Execute  the  same 
in  a  Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  17.,  1736. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
M'.  Collson. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 
M^  Clafke 
Mr.  Collson  made  a  Motion,  Viz*. 

That  M''.  Williams  be  desired  to  Attend  next  Wednesday,  about 
the  Price  of  Grain  Sold  out  of  the  Granary. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  at  the  rate  of 
14/  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat  and  3/6  p.  Bushel  Allow'd  [29.]  for 
Charges,  Which  is  as  follows,  Viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  loaf  2.  10. 

Wheaten  3'*  15. 

Household  5"  5. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  ll"       7"  13. 

The  Select  Men  having  received  Information  relating  to  the  High 
Way  in  Rumney  Marsh  which  w^ants  repair. 

Voted,  That  m"^.  Jacob  Hasey  be  and  hereby  is  desired  to  Effect 
the  repair  of  the  said  High  Way  and  Bridge  near  the  Meeting 
house,  in  the  best  manner  he  can  for  Thirty  Shillings,  and  not  ex- 
ceeding. 

Capt.  George  Beard,  present,  Executed  a  Bond  on  his  part,  of 
the  Penalty  of  One  Thousand  l^ounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from 
Charge  on  Account  of  Thirty  Seven  Passengers  Imported  by  him 
from  Ireland  in  the  Sloop  Hannah. 

Mem°.  Nov.  18.  1736 

Mr.  Stephen  Kent,  Collector  for  Rumney  Marsh,  being  Sworn, 
before  Samuel  Watts  [30.]  Esq'',  gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treas- 
urer together  with  Samuel  Watts  Esq"",  and  M^  John  Brintnall  as 
Sureties,  in  the  Sum  of  £.500.  And  a  Certificate  thereof  delivered 
him,  directed  to  the  Assessors  of  the  Town  of  Boston. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1736. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  22,  1736. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 

Upon  Advice  of  the  Small  Pox  prevailing  at  Philadelphia,  and  a 
Motion  made  and  Seconded  for  Addressing  His  Excellency  the 
Governour  upon  this  Occasion,  The  Question  being  put ;  Voted  in 
the  Affirmative. 

Accordingly,  An  Address  was  drawn  up,  in  Order  to  be  presented 
to  His  Excellency,  as  follows  Viz*. 

[31,]  To  His  Excellency  Jonathan  Belcher  Esq"".  Captain 
General  and  Governour  in  Chief  in  and  over  His  Majesties  Prov- 
ince of  the  Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England. 

The  Petition  of  the  Selectmen  of  Boston 

Humbly  Sheweth.  That  Your  Petitioners  having  Advice,  That 
the  Small  Pox  is  very  prevalent  at  Philadelphia,  and  being  Appre- 
hensive the  said  Distemper  may  be  brought  into  this  Town  by 
Vessells  that  are  hourly  expected  from  thence.  We  humbly  pray 
your  Excellency  would  please  to  give  Orders,  That  every  Vessel} 
coming  from  that  port,  may  be  Stopt  at  the  Castle,  until  the 
Master  and  Men  have  been  Examined  ;  that  so  all  proper  Care 
may  be  talien  to  prevent  the  same  from  coming  amongst  us. 
And  your  Petitioners  as  in  Duty  Bound,  [3^,]  shall  Pray  &c. 

John  Jeffries  ^ 

Jon*^.  Armitage 

Alex'".  Forsyth  [  Select  Men. 

John  Eastwicke 

Caleb  Lyman  J 

Boston,  Nov.  22.  1736 
Copy  of  His  Excellency's  Endorsement  on  the  fore  going  Petition. 
Sir,  I  have  read  the  Petition  on  the  other  Side,  and  desire  you 
to  Conform  to  it,  by  not  Suffering  any  Vessell  coming  hither  from 
Philadelphia  to  pass  the  Castle,  till  they  have  been  duly  Examined 
and  Approved  to  come  up  to  Town. 

I  am  Sir,  yo"".  most  Humble  Serv'. 

J.  Belcher 

To  the  Hon  Lieu*.  Governour  Phipps,  Command"^,  of  His  majes- 
ties Castle  William. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  24,  1736. 

Present 

[33:]  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Capt.  Armitage 
M-".  Collson 

Capt.  Forsyth  \ 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 
M^  Clarke 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  warn  Thomas  Fisher,  Master  of  a 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Sloop,  when  he  shall  Arrive  from  the  Eastward,  to  Attend  upon 
the  Select  Men  at  their  next  meeting  after  his  Arrival,  to  give 
Account  of  One  John  Lashley,  whom  he  bro't  into  this  Town  from 
Georges. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  a  Committee 
to  Enquire  after  the  Fire  Hooks  which  now  are  in  the  Town,  See 
what  Condition  they  are  in,  And  forthwith  to  Order  more  to  be 
made  and  prepared  for  Use  (if  there  should  be  Occasion)  And 
it  is  hereby  Ordered,  That  One  of  the  said  Hooks  be  lodged  with 
each  Fire  Engine  belonging  to  the  Town,  for  the  Towns  use  as 
need  shall  require.  Agreeable  to  a  Motion  made  and  Entred  [34.] 
the  29*'\  July,  and  11**^.  August  last  past. 

Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver,  Present,  Informed,  That  he  had  finished 
the  makmg  a  New  Road  or  High  Way,  According  to  an  Agreement 
entred  into  with  the  Select  Men,  the  4"\  June.  1735.  and  since, 
near  the  County  Bridge  so  Called  in  Rumney  Marsh  ;  Praying  that 
the  Select  Men,  or  some  of  them  would  come  over  and  view  the 
same,  in  Order  for  his  having  a  Draught  on  the  Treasurer  for  what 
remains  unpaid  for  that  Work,  if  they  see  cause.  Accordingly 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  M''.  Collsou,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Capt. 
Eastwicke,  Capt.  Lyman,  and  M"^.  Clarke,  be  desired  as  a  Commit- 
tee to  repair  to  Rumney  Marsh,  as  soon  as  ma}^  be  with  Conven- 
ience. That  they  view  the  said  High  Way  or  Road,  See  if  Capt. 
Oliver  has  fully  Comply'd  with  his  proposals.  And  make  Report 
thereon,  at  the  next  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men. 

[35.]  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  be  desired  to  make  Sale 
of  the  Old  Led  of  the  Balcony  of  the  Town  House,  to  those  who 
will  give  the  most  for  it. 

Mem°.  Nov.  26.  1736 

Capt.  James  Williams  together  with  Gershom  Keyes  and  Josiah 
Flagg  gave  Bond  of  the  Penalty  of  Eleven  Hundred  Pounds  to 
Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  on  Account  of  Forty  three 
Passengers  by  the  said  Williams  Imported  from  Ireland  in  the 
Sloop  Two  Molly's 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  29,  1736. 

Capt.  Armitage  Reported,  That  According  to  the  desire  of  the 
Select  Men,  As  Entred  the  24*^.  Instant,  he  had  Sold  the  Old  Sheet 
Led,  belonging  to  the  Town  house  to  M"".  Henry  Gibbs  at  the 
rate  of  £4.  2.  6.  p.  cw*.  The  Weight  of  the  whole  was  S^^'K  2''\  IK 

[36.]  Mr.  Savell  is  to  Order  Martin  Hughes  to  Attend  the 
Select  men  at  their  Meeting  next  Wednesday. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  1,  1736. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
M'.  Collson 
I  Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Eastwicke 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Martin  Hughes  Appearing  According  to  Order,  but  failing  to 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1736. 


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bring  Sureties  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  as  he  was  enjoined  to  do 
tho  29*''.  Sept.  last,  and  Whereas  also  Several  Complaints  have 
been  Exhibited  against  him,  as  keeping  a  Disorderly  House. 
Wherefore, 

Ordered,  That  M"".  Savell  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Cause 
the  said  Martin  Hughes  and  his  Family  to  be  Carried  out  of  the 
Town,  forthwith,  having  had  Warning  to  depart  According  to  Law. 

[37.]  Voted,  That  M^  Savell  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  to 
prosecute  Eobert  Kelly  for  Entertaining  One  William  Jones,  in  his 
House,  (which  said  Jones  is  a  Stranger  lately  come  from  Connect- 
icut with  Capt.  John  Hedge  and  is  a  poor  and  Sickly  Man)  with- 
out giving  Account  thereof  to  the  Select  Men,  or  Town  Clerk,  as 
the  Law,  in  that  Case  provided,  directs. 

Mr.  Savell  is  to  Inform  M"".  Rix  that  the  Select  men  desire  him 
to  make  some  needful  Repairs  to  the  Engine  House  at  the  Dock, 
that  so  the  Engine  may  not  receive  Damage  from  the  Weather  &c. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  6,  1736. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Eastwicke 
Cap*.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

[38.]  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^,  Presented  to  the  Select 
Men  an  Order  of  the  Great  and  General  Court,  Dated  Dec.  2,  1736 
which  is  as  follows  Viz'. 

In  the  House  of  Representatives,  Dec.  2,  1736. 

Ordered,  That  the  Sum  of  Five  Hundred  and  Seventy  Pounds 
be  Granted  and  Paid  out  of  the  Publick  Treasury  to  the  Honoura- 
ble John  Jeffries  and  other  Select  Men  of  the  Town  of  Boston  by 
them  to  be  dis[)Osed  of  for  the  Consideration  Purchase,  of  a  Cer- 
tain Island  in  the  Harbour  of  Boston  called  Raynsford's  Island, 
being  between  Long  Island  and  the  Main  Land,  near  the  Town  of 
Hull,  to  be  Used  and  Improved  as  a  Hospital  for  the  Province,  And 
that  the  said  Select  Men 'take  Care  to  have  a  good  and  lawful  Deed 
of  Sale  of  the  said  Island  made  to  William  Foye  Esq"".  Treasurer 
and  Receiver  General  of  this  Province,  and  his  Successor  and  Suc- 
cessors in  said  Office  from  the  Owners  of  the  said  Island  [39.]  To 
and  for  the  only  proper  Use  Benefit  and  Behoof  of  the  said  Prov- 
ince, to  be  Improved  for  a  Hospital  as  aforesaid,  and  the  said 
M^  Treasurer  Foye  is  hereby  fully  Authorized  and  Impowered  in 
the  Name  and  Behalf  of  this  Province  to  Pass  and  Execute  in  due 
form  of  Law,  a  Deed  of  Sale  to  Richard  Bill  of  Boston  Esq"",  of  All 
the  Right  Title  and  Estate  of  the  Province  to  that  part  of  Specta- 
cle Island  with  the  Buildings  and  Appurtenances,  where  the  Hos- 
pital is  at  present  On  the  Receipt  of  One  Hundred  and  Thirty 
Pounds  which  the  said  Richard  Bill  is  willing  to  Pay  for  the  same. 
And  that  M'.  Treasurer  be  further  directed  to  Reimburse  the  sa'd 
Sum  of  One  Hundred  and  Thirty  Pounds  part  of  the  Sum  of  Five 


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Hundred  and  Seventy  Pounds  the  Consideration  Purchase of 
Raynsfords  Island  aforesaid 

Sent  up  for  Concurrence 

J.  QUINCY  Sp^^ 
In  Council,  Dec.  3.  1736.    Read  and  Concurr'd 
Consented  to,  J.  Belcher.  Simon  Frost  Dept.  Seer''. 

[40.]  Joshua  Henshaw  Esq',  being  present  Informed  the 
Select  Men,  That  the  Owners  of  the  Island  called  Raynsford  Island 
are  come  up  to  Town  in  Order  to  Execute  a  Deed  of  the  same  &c. 
Wherefore,  Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq''.  M^  Collson,  Cap*. 
Eastwicke  and  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  Transact  the  said 
Affair  with  them  as  above,  And  the  said  Committee  thereupon 
Appointed  to  meet  this  Afternoon  at  Two  O'Clock  at  the  Exchange 
Tavern  in  King  Street  And  gave  Order  to  M^  Savell  to  Acquaint 
M'.  Henshaw  with  the  same. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  15,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
M^  Clarke 

Voted,  That  M^  Savell  be,  and  hereby  [41.]  is  Directed  to 
Prosecute  Daniel  Dupee,  for  taking  in  William  Smith  his  Wife  and 
Children  into  his  House  and  not  Reporting  the  same  to  the  Select 
Men  or  Town  Clerk,  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  22,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
M'.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
M"-.  Clarke 

John  Lashly  is  Admitted  an  Inhabitatit  of  this  Town  upon 
Thomas  Fisher's  giving  Bond  in  the  Penalty  of  One  Hundred 
Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

A  Motion  being  made  relating  to  M'.  Samuel  Banister,  Viz*. 
That  he  had  not  fulfill'd  his  Promise  made  to  the  Select  [42.1 
Men,  and  Entred  Aug.  25.  last  past,  of  Filling  up  the  Holes,  by 
his  Order,  made  in  the  Common,  which  is  Prejudicial  to  the  said 
Common. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman,  and  M'.  Clarke  be 
a  Committee  fully  Irapowered  to  take  some  Effectual  Method  to 
have  the  same  Comply'd  withal.  The  said  Committee  are  also 
desired  to  Enquire  into  the  Trespass  made  in  Davie's  Lane  so 
Call'd,  Consider  what  is  proper  to  be  done  relnting  thereto  And  to 
make  Report  thereon. 

Capt.  Lyman  Reported,  That  he  bad  let  the  Town's  Warehouse 


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(late  in  the  Occupation  of  Mess"  Dunlop  and  Crawford)  lo  M^ 
Thomas  Perkins,  for  Six  Months  Certain,  from  the  18"\  Day  of 
November  last  past.  After  the  Rate  of  Forty  Pounds  p.  Annum. 

Mr.  Clarke  Informs,  That  M'.  Solomon  Hewes  Acquainted  him 
that  M"".  Ludgate  (in  their  Passage  from  the  [43.]  Eastward)  In- 
formal him  of  a  Law  Suit,  he  with  others  had  depending  in  August 
Court  with  the  Town,  and  that  If  he  would  get  himself  put  up  for 
a  Jury  Man  to  Serve  in  the  Cause,  he  would  give  him  a  Reward  of 
some  Land  he  had  at  the  Eastward. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  27,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  L^man 
M^  Clarke 

Samuel  Adams  Esq^  and  M"".  Edward  Gray,  Appearing,  In- 
formed the  Select  Men,  That  they,  together  with  Others,  had 
lately  made  a  Purchase  of  Bartons  Rope- Walk,  so  Called  with  de- 
sign to  lay  open  the  same  for  a  Publiek  High  Way,  or  Street,  for 
the  Use  of  the  Inhabitants  Proposing  to  [44,]  Offer  the  same  to 
the  Town  for  their  Acceptance,  And  also  desired  the  Select  Men 
would  please  to  take  a  time  to  View  it,  in  Order  thereto. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  29.  1736. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
M^  Clarke 

James  Bowler,  Upholder,  Who  Works  with  M"".  Paine,  Appeared 
According  to  Order,  And  Informed  the  Select  Men.  That  Some- 
time in  the  Summer  past  While  he  was  at  work  wnth  M"".  Lucas  he 
Saw  M''.  Samuel  Banister  with  Several  Labourers  Diging  up  Stones 
in  the  Common  to  which  he  is  ready  to  give  his  Oath  when  called 
thereto. 

[45.]    At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  30.  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lvman 
M^  Clarke 

Joseph  March,  Mate  of  the  Sloop  Ann  and  Abigail  John  Bartlet 
Master,  being  present,  And  Sworn  by  The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard 
Esq^  Was  Examin'd  upon  Oath,  Who  Informs  as  follows.  Viz'. 

That  the  said  Sloop  came  from  Philadelphia  in  November  last, 
at  which  time  the  Small  Pox  was  very  rife  in  that  Place  tho'  not 


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very  Mortal ;  That  her  Loading  Consists  of  Iron,  Flower  and 
Hemp,  which  Loading  was  taken  on  board  about  the  middle  of 
November  last ;  That  the  Number  of  Persons  on  board  are  Twelve, 
Seven  of  which  are  Passengers  ;  That  Seven  of  the  said  Persons 
never  had  the  Small  Pox  ;  And  that  to  the  best  of  his  Knowledge, 
they  never  were  [46.]  near  any  Infected  place  ;  That  they  were 
all  in  health,  and  had  been  so  all  the  Passage  ;  That  the  Distemper 
was  not  nearer  than  a  quarter  of  a  Mile  of  the  place  where  the 
said  Sloop  lay. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  31,  1736. 

Doctor  Davis  being  present  by  desire  of  the  Select  Men,  and 
being  Enquired  of  relating  to  the  Sloop  above  mentioned  gave  it 
as  his  Opinion,  That  there  may  be  danger  of  Infection  from  them, 
if  they  Should  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  the  Town  at  present. 
Whereupon 

Voted,  That  the  said  Sloop  Ann  and  Abigail  be  not  permitted 
to  come  up  to  this  Town  'till  further  order.  But  that  the  said 
Master  be  careful  to  Air  the  said  Sloop,  to  put  his  Hemp,  Bedding 
and  Cloaths  on  Shore  to  be  aired,  and  that  he  Strictly  Observe 
and  Conform  to  the  Laws  of  the  Province  in  this  Case  made  and 
provided. 

[47.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  January  5,  1736. 

Present, 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  m^  Benjamin  Bagnall  &c.  Owners  and 
Freighters  of  the  Sloop  Ann  and  Abigail  John  Bartlet  master  from 
Philadelphia. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Sloop  Ann ,  and  Abigail  may  be  permitted 
to  come  up  into  this  Harbour  without  any  danger  of  Communicat- 
ing any  Infection  to  the  Inhabitants ;  Provided  the  Passengers 
and  Sailors,  with  their  Bedding  and  Cloaths,  and  also  the  Hemp 
on  Board,  be  all  put  on  Shore  below,  and  not  Suffered  to  be 
brought  up  in  the  said  Vessell. 

Whereupon  the  following  Certificate  was  given,  Viz'. 
Boston  sc. 

[48,]  These  may  Certify,  That  We  the  Subscribers,  are  of 
Opinion,  That  the  Sloop  Ann  and  Abigail,  John  Bartlet  master 
lately  arriv'd  from  Philadelphia,  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to 
this  Town  without  danger  of  Communicating  the  Infection  of  the 
Small  Pox  to  the  Inhabitants,  Provided  the  Passengers  and  Sail- 
ors with  their  Bedding  and  Cloaths,  together  with  the  Hemp  on 
board,  be  all  put  on  Shoar  below,  and  be  not  Suffered  to  be 
brought  up  in  the  said  Vessell. 

William  Pepperell  |  Just. 

Samuel  Welles        j  Pads. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1736-7. 


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John  Jeffries 

JoN*^.  Armitage        I  Select  Men 
Alex^.  Forsyth        [-  of  Boston. 
Caleb  Lyman 
Jonas  Clarke  J 

Endorsed. 

Suffer  the  above  Vessel  to  pass  to  Town. 

Jan.  6.  1736. 

To  the  Commanding  officer 
at  Castle  William.  J.  Belcher. 

[49.]  Whereas,  some  Inconveniences  have  arisen  by  means 
of  Persons  who  have  been  sent  to  the  Alms  house  on  the  Province 
Charge. 

For  Remedy  whereof, 

Voted,  That  hence  forward  no  Person  be  sent  (by  the  Select 
Men)  to  the  Alms-house  before  the  Consent  and  Approbation  of 
Two  of  them  at  least,  be  first  had  and  obtained ;  And  that  the 
Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  keep  a  particular  Account 
of  the  Names  of  the  Persons  so  sent  from  time  to  time  their  Cir- 
cumstances, the  Place  from  whence  they  came,  and  by  whom 
Sent. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  January  6*^.  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman  \ 
Mr.  Clarke 

[50.]  Mr.  John  Pulley,  Brass-founder  lately  arrived  from 
London,  Desires  he  may  have  Liberty  Granted  to  Open  a  Shop  in 
this  Town  to  hang  out  a  Sign,  and  follow  his  said  Employment. 

Voted  That  the  said  John  Pulley  have  and  hereby  has  Liberty 
Granted  him  to  open  a  Shop  in  this  Town,  and  to  Exercise  his 
Calling  of  a  Brass  founder  and  hang  out  a  Sign  before  his  Shop  if 
he  see  cause.  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  12,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Ricks,  master  of  the  Fire  Engine  at  the  Dock,  appearing, 
Signified  his  desire  to  be  dismiss'd  from  that  Service  [51.]  And 
Recommended  m'.  Ichabod  Rogers  or  m"".  Joseph  Urau  as  Suit- 
able Persons  to  Supply  his  Place. 

Mr.  Collson  making  a  Motion  Concerning  the  Town's  Marsh,  on 
the  Neck,  Leased  to  Col°.   Lamb.     The  said  CoP.  Lamb  ap- 


18  City  Document  No.  87. 

peared  with  his  Lease,  and  Infoiims  that  he  Improves  no  more 
of  the  said  Marsh  than  his  Pred'jcessor  did. 

The  Rev.  m".  Benjamin  Allin  of  Falmouth  in  Casco  Bay  Informs 
that  One  Henry  Kerby  (Who  Sometim*^  Since  was  maintain'd  at 
the  Alms  house  in  Boston,  where  hi^  also  Died)  had  an  Interest  in 
the  Town  of  Scarborough,  which  he  thinks  might  be  obtained  if 
proper  means  were  used  therefor,  He  offers  his  Service  in  that 
affair,  if  the  Select  Men  see  fit  to  Employ  him  therein  for  one  half, 
or  otherwise  to  do  the  best  he  can  to  recover  the  same  for  the 
Town,  Or  offers  to  buy  out  the  Towns  Claim  thereto  and  will  give 
Fifteen  Pounds  for  it,  and  if  it  shall  be  obtained  without  a  Law 
Suit,  [52.]  he  is  willing  to  allow  Twenty  Pounds. 

Whereupon,  Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyma«u  be  desired  to  make  En- 
quiry of  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  What  Charges  the  Town  has 
been  at  on  said  Keby's  account,  during  the  time  of  his  Abode 
and  Maintenance  in  the  Alms  house,  as  before  mentioned. 

Francis  Curtis  Master  of  the  Brig*.  Sarah,  being  Sworn  before 
the  Select  Men  by  the  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'',  and  being  Ex- 
amin'd  upon  his  Oath  declared. 

Viz^  That  he  Sailed  from  Philadelphia  for  this  Port  the  8*^. 
Dec.  last  past,  that  the  Small  Pox  was  then  in  that  Place,  that  his 
Men,  are  all  in  health.  That  his  Lading  Consists  of  Flour,  Rice 
Indian  Corn,  Butter,  and  Iron,  and  that  tlie  greater  part  of  his 
Provisions  were  taken  on  board  by  Water,  out  of  another 
Vessell. 

Whereupon  the  following  Certificate  was  given,  Viz*.  These 
may  Certify,  That  We  the  Subscribers  are  of  [53.]  opinion, 
That  the  Brigantine  Sarah,  Francis  Curtis  Master  lately  Arrived 
from  Philadelphia  (in  which  Place  the  Small  Pox  is)  may  be  per- 
mitted to  come  up  to  this  Town,  without  danger  of  Communica- 
ting that  Infection  to  the  Inhabitants  ;  Provided  the  said  Master 
and  Sailors  belonging  to  the  said  Brigantine  (Who  have  never 
had  the  Small  Pox)  with  their  Bedding  and  Cloaths,  be  all  put 
on  Shoar  below  and  not  Suffered  to  be  brought  up  in  the  said 
Vessel. 

Samuel  Welles  }  t    ^  -o  • 
T  I     Tvr  4.    1*     r  Just.  Pacis 
John  Metcalfe  j 


John  Jeffries  ""i 
Jon^.  Armitage 
Jan.  12,  1736.  David  Collson 
Alex^.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman 


y  Select  Men  of  Boston 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  19,  1736.  ^ 

Present  ♦ 
The  Hon.  John  Jefiries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Clarke 

[54.]    Mr.  William  Lee  appearing  According  to  Order   

Agreed  with  the  Select  men  to  pay  Rent  for  the  Town  Slip  at  the 
lower  end  of  Cross  Street,  until  May  last  past. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1736-7. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  26,  1736. 

Present 
Capt.  Arnnitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Orange  Street  being  Presented  to  the  Court  of  General  Sessions, 
and  the  Select  Men  Summon' d  to  appear  before  the  said  Court 
next  Monday  to  answer  to  the  same. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m"*.  Collson,  Capt.  Lyman  and 
m'".  Clarke  Attend  upon  the  Court  of  Sessions  on  Monda}^  next  at 
9  O'clock,  Accordingly. 

Mr.  John  Dennie  desires  to  Hire  the  Towns  Ware  house,  in  tlie 
present  Occupation  of  [55.]  m"^.  Thomas  Perkins,  when  the  said 
Perkin's  time  in  it  Expires,  which  will  be  May  18*^.  next  ensuing. 

Capt.  Lyman  Informing  That  Sundry  Hooks  &c.  which  were 
Used  at  the  Dock  Market,  were  now  in  the  Hands  of  the  Widow 
Eastwicke. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyman  be  desired  to  go  to  m""'.  Eastwicke's 
with  m"^.  Savell  and  receive  the  said  Hooks,  and  Secure  them  in 
the  Town  Clerks  Office,  for  the  Towns  Use. 

Whereas  one  Catharine  Drillingwater  alias  Davis,  is  lately  come 
into  this  Town  from  Rhode  Island. 

Voted,  That  m'"  Savell  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Warn  the 
said  Drillingwater  alias  Davis  to  depart  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Savell  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  to  prosecute 
in  the  Law  John  Osgood  for  receiving  and  entertaining  the  said 
Drillingwater  alias  Davis,  and  not  reporting  the  same  to  the 
Select  Men  or  Town  Clerk  as  the  Law  directs. 

[56.]  Mr.  Savell  is  Ordered  to  Receive  of  m"".  Andrew  Lane 
the  money  which  he  received  of  Capt.  William  Pattin  by  Order  of 
the  Select  Men  and  to  pay  the  same  to  Doctor  Kennady  for  the 
Care  of  the  said  Pattin's  Servant. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  31,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt,  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Jonathan  Loring  Informs  that  m^  Onesiphorus  Tilestone 
has  obstructed  the  Water  course  in  Long  lane  so  Called  Whereby 
the  Cellars  in  the  Neighbourhood  are  fiU'd  with  Water,  and  that 
lane  made  unpassable  without  great  Difficulty,  Praying  the  Select 
men's  direction  in  that  Affair. 

[57.]  Voted.  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m^  Collson,  Capt.  Lj- 
man  and  m^  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  View  the  same,  and  Report 
what  they  think  may  be  proper  to  be  done  therein. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  2,  1736. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Upon  Information,  That  John  Boyd  and  his  Wife,  are  lately 
come  to  reside  in  Rumuey  Marsh  and  are  at  the  House  of  John 
White  ;  and  also  Samuel  Breeden  with  his  Wife  and  Children  at 
the  House  of  Thomas  Douglass,  Which  Persons  have  not  given 
Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town  of  Boston —  Wherefore 

Voted,  That  m"".  Stephen  Kent  the  Constable  of  Rumney  Marsh 
be  desired  to  warn  the  said  Persons  to  depart  the  Town  in  Fourteen 
Days,  as  the  Law  directs. 

[58.]  Hannah  Lamson  the  Wife  of  Joseph  Lamson  and  Ben- 
jamin Lamson  their  Son,  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  Upon  Condi- 
tion that  Richard  Surcomb  and  Thomas  Barnard  give  Bond  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  in  the  Penalty  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indem- 
nify the  Town  of  Boston  as  the  Law  directs 

Stephen  Minot  Esq^  Appeared  and  Proposed  to  take  a  Lease  of 
the  Town's  Tenement  and  Lands  on  the  Neck  which  were  formerly 
Leased  to  his  Father,  At  the  Annual  Rent  of  Fifty  Pounds. 

Mr.  John  Harris  appeared  also  on  the  same  Account  offering 
Forty  Pounds  Annual  Rent  for  the  said  Tenem*.  and  Lands. 

A  Motion  was  made  and  Seconded,  Viz. 

That  the  Gentlemen  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor  be  desired  to 
Exhibit  the  Acco*'.  of  the  Province  Poor  maintained  in  the  Alms 
house,  unto  the  Great  and  General  Court  for  their  Allowance  an- 
nually. 

[59.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  9,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  the  Annual  meeting  for  the  Choice  of  Town  officers 
draws  near,  and  by  a  late  Law  of  this  Province,  the  assessors  of 
each  Town  and  District  are  required  to  lodge  with  the  Clerk  of 
their  respective  Towns  and  Districts,  An  Attested  Copy  of  their 
List  and  Valuations  of  Estates  and  Faculty s,  in  Order  to  determine 
any  Disputes  which  may  happen  to  arise,  respecting  the  Qualifica- 
tions of  Persons  offering  their  Votes  at  the  said  meeting. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Wait 
upon  the  Gentlemen  the  assessors  of  this  Town,  and  desire  them 
Seasonably  to  deliver  him  [60.]  an  attested  Copy  of  such  their 
List  and  Valuation  for  the  year  currant,  as  the  Law  directs,  to  be 
produced  for  the  Purpose  aforesaid,  as  there  shall  be  occasion. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded,  The  Town  Clerk  was  di- 
rected to  Cause  Advertisements  to  be  posted  in  Several  places. 
Viz*,  at  the  Corner  near  the  Swing  Bridge,  Colo.  Wendell's  Ware- 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1736-7. 


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house,  m^  Faneuil's  Warehouse,  and  at  m".  Skinner's  at  the  North 
end,  Notifying  such  Persons  as  are  desirous  to  be  admitted  Porters 
in  the  Town  of  Boston,  to  attend  upon  the  Select  Men,  Who  will 
meet  upon  AVednesday  in  the  afternoon  for  that  purpose,  accord- 
ins:  to  an  Act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court  in  that  Case  made 
and  provided. 

Voted,  That  m'".  Savell  be  directed  to  Wait  upon  His  Majesties 
Justices  of  the  Peace  within  this  Town,  and  inform  them.  That 
the  Select  Men  desire  a  meeting  with  them  at  the  Council  Chamber, 
on  Fryday  next  at  Five  o'Clock  in  the  Evening,  [61.]  in  Order 
to  Agree  upon,  and  appoint  the  time  for  a  General  Visitation  of  the 
Town,  According  to  Custom. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  do  go  over  and  View  the  Towns 
house  and  Land  on  the  Neck,  in  order  to  their  Leasing  out  the  same 
a  New,  and  also  to  See  whether  the  Late  Lessee  has  left  the  said 
House,  Fences  Ditches  &c.  in  good  repair,  According  to  the  Tenor 
of  the  Lease  and  that  this  Service  be  attended  Tomorrow  at  Three 
O'clock  afternoon. 

An  Acco'.  of  the  Province  Poor  Maintained  in  the  Alms  house  to 
the  15^^.  of  May  last,  was  this  Day  Examined  by  the  Select  Men, 
Signed  and  P^xhibited  to  the  Hon^^®.  Committee  of  Council. 

Voted,  That  William  Shirley  Esq"",  be  Allow'd  and  paid  the  Sum 
of  Three  Pounds  in  Consideration  of  his  Attendance  on  the  Court 
of  General  Sessions  of  the  Peace,  at  the  desire  of  the  Select  Men, 
to  defend  the  Town  Against  [62.]  a  Presentment  Exhibited 
relating  to  a  Nusance  at  the  Town  Dock ;  And  That  Capt.  Lyman 
be  desired  to  advance  the  money  to  m^  Shirley  accordingly. 

Mr.  Uran,  accompanied  m^  John  Hood,  and  propos'd  him  as  a 
Proper  Person  to  be  Enlisted  in  the  Company  belonging  to  the 
Dock  Engine,  if  the  Select  Men  should  approve  of  him  for  that 
Service,  and  in  order  thereto  the  said  Hood  was  directed  to  seek 
for  a  Dismission  from  the  Company  of  Trained  Bands  under 
Command  of  Capt.  John  Wendell. 

Whereas  m"".  Savell  has  been  ordered  to  Prosecute  Robert  Kelly, 
Daniel  Dupee  and  John  Osgood,  for  receiving  and  Entertaining 
Persons  in  their  Houses  as  Inmates  without  informing  the  Select 
Men  or  Town  Clerk  thereof  Contrary  to  an  Act  directing  the 
admission  of  Town  Inhabitants,  made  in  the  4"^.  &  5*^.  of  George 
the  Second.  Which  Law  expired  the  Tenth  [63.]  of  November 
la«t  past,  Therefore 

Voted,  That  m^  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  Directed  to  drop  the 
said  Prosecutions,  for  the  reasons  aforesaid. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  16,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 

James  McCollogh  presenting  an  acco*.  for  Diet  and  Nursing 
One  William  Jones,  who  died  at  his  House ;  The  Town  Clerk  is 


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hereby  directed  to  Certify  to  the  overseers  of  the  Poor,  that  ^he 
said  William  Jones  was  a  Stranger. 

Mr.  Savell  is  ordered  to  go  to  m\  Draper  and  desire  him  to 
forward  the  Printing  off  The  Acts  for  Regulating  the  Choice  of 
Petit  Jurors,  and  for  Regulating  the  Porters  within  the  [64.] 
Town  of  Boston,  with  all  Convenient  Speed. 

Whereas  by  a  Law  of  this  Province,  made  and  passed  in  the  late 
Session  of  the  Great  and  General  Court.  The  Select  Men  of  Boston 
are  Impowered  to  State  the  Wages  of  Porters  to  be  admitted  and 
Employ'd  as  such  within  the  said  Town. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Savell  be  and  hereb}^  is  directed  to  Wait  upon 
the  following  Gentleman  and  others,  desiring  them  to  favour  the 
Select  Men  with  Mem°.  of  the  Wages  they  usually  Pay  the  Porters 
they  employ,  for  their  Labour,  as  particularly  as  they  can  and 
that  he  make  a  report  to  the  Select  Men  next  Wednesday. 

The  Hon.  William  Clark  Esq"-. 

The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  John  Osborne  Esq'. 

Samuel  Sewall  Esq*". 

Joshua  Winslow  f^sq'. 

Henry  Deriug  Esq^ 

Mr.  John  Wheelwright 

Mr.  Henry  Caswall 

Mr.  Thomas  Hubbard 

Mr.  Tho^  Cushing  Jun^ 

Mr.  Edw*^.  Bromfield 

Mr.  John  Traill 

Mr.  Jon*".  Simpson 

Mr.  Thomas  Boucher. 

[65.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  23,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq*". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

The  Select  Men  having  taken  into  Consideration  the  Offer  made 
by  Stephen  Minot  Esq^  as  Entred  the  2.  Feb.  instant  of  Hiring 
the  House  and  Lands  on  the  Neck  belonging  to  the  Town,  lately 
Leased  to  Simon  Rogers  Deceased,  which  Lease  Expired  the  28'^. 
Day  of  January  last  past ;  The  Leasing  out  of  said  House  and 
Land  having  been  duly  advertised  according  to  Order. 

Voted,  That  the  said  House  and  Lands  be  Leased  to  Stephen 
Minot  Esq"",  for  the  Term  of  Seven  years  Commencing  the  28'^'.  of 
January  last  past,  at  the  Annual  Rent  of  Fifty  Pounds,  to  be  paid 
half  yearly,  in  Bills  of  Credit  on  the  Province  of  the  Mass*^.  Ba}*. 
[66.]  To  the  Treasurer  of  the  Town  of  Boston  for  the  time  being. 
The  said  Minot  to  uphold  and  keep  the  said  Tenement,  Fences 
Ditches  and  Drains,  in  good  tcnantable  repair ;  and  also  to  keep 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  173G-7. 


23 


the  High  Way  from  the  little  house,  on  the  South  east  Side  of  the 
Way,  to  the  Boundary  line  between  Boston  and  Roxbury  in  good 
repair  the  whole  term  of  Seven  years  aforesaid.  And  to  pay  all  the 
Taxes,  And  to  make  no  Alteration,  nor  take  any  under  tenants 
without  the  Approbation  of  the  Select  Men  for  the  time  being, 
And  at  the  Expiration  of  the  said  Term  quietly  and  peacea])ly  to 
deliver  up  the  Possession  of  the  Premisses  in  good  tenau table 
repair,  without  Stroy  or  Demolishment,  ExtraordinaryCas  uallies 
Excepted,  unto  the  Select  Men  for  the  time  being.  And  the  Town 
Clerk  is  Ordered  to  prepare  Indentures  accordingly. 

Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver  informing  that  he  had  fulfill'd  his  agree- 
ment relating  to  the  Making  a  New  Road  thro'  some  part  of  his 
Farm,  and  desiring  the  Select  Men  [67.]  would  please  to  appoint 
Day  to  come  over  and  view  the  same. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  Attend  that  Service  on  Fryday  next 
if  the  Weather  prove  Suitable,  and  if  not  on  Saturday  if  the 
Weather  be  fair. 

John  Jeffries  Esq"*,  informs  That  it  is  the  desire  of  m"".  John 
Gibbins  to  have  Liberty  to  build  a  Tomb  in  the  South  Burying 
place. 

John  Jeffries  Esq'',  desires  to  hire  the  Herbage  of  the  Old  bury- 
ing place,  Capt.  Armitage  Signifying  his  Willingness  to  resign  it 
in  May  next.* 

William  Felsted  Ironmonger  lately  arrived  from  Jamaica,  Prays 
Liberty  to  open  a  Shop  and  to  Exercise  his  said  Calling  in  this 
Town,  having  bro't  Considerable  Effects  with  him. 

It  happening  that  His  Majesties  Justices  of  Peace  could  not 
Conveniently  meet  with  [68.]  the  Select  Men  according  to  their 
desire  as  Entred  the  9'^.  instant. 

Voted,  That  m*".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Wait  upon 
them  again  and  to  Signify  to  them,  that  the  Select  men  desire  they 
would  meet  with  them  on  Monday  next  in  the  Evening,  at  the 
Council  Chamber,  in  order  to  agree  upon  and  Appoint  a  time  for  a 
general  Visitation  of  the  Town  if  they  see  Cause. 

Upon  a  Motion  made.  The  Question  was  put,  Whether  the 
Badges  of  the  Porters  shall  be  made  upon  the  Town's  Cost  and 
Charge  ? 

It  was  Voted  in  the  Affirmative. 

Voted,  That  a  Committee  be  Chosen  out  of  the  Select  Men  to 
provide  Badges  to  be  made  for  the  Porters  to  be  admitted  and  Em- 
ployed in  the  Town.  Accordingly. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage  & 
Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 
be  a  Committee  for  that  End. 

[69.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  28*^.  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  John  Phillips  appearing,  desired  Liberty  to  put  up  a  Post 
before  his  House  in  Cornhill  Street,  in  order  to  hang  a  Sign  thereon, 
which  was  left  for  Consideration  'till  the  Select  men  had  view'd 
the  place 

Mr.  Elias  Parkman  Appearing  desired  that  he  with  m'".  Thomas 
Stoddard  might  Hire  the  Ferry  between  Boston  and  Winisimet, 
the  late  Lease  expiring  this  Day. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  at  the  Rate  of 
14/  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  and  3/6  p.  Bushell  Allow'd  for  [70.] 
Charges,  Which  is  as  follows,  Viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2  10 

Wheaten  3  15 

Household  5.  5 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf         1^^.  7.  13. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  with  the  Select  Men  (at  their  Desire)  in  the  Council 
Chamber.  Feb.  28.  1736. 

A  General  Walk,  or  Visitation  of  the  Town  was  then  Agreed 
upon  According  to  the  following  Order  or  Sortment  Viz'.  In  Twelve 
W^ards,  according  to  the  late  Division  of  the  Town,  as  follows. 
Ward,  Number  One 
The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
John  Ruck  Esq^ 
Capt.  Alexander  Torsyth 
Mr.  Richard  Buckley 
Mr.  John  Ludgate  Constable 
[71.]  Ward,  Number  Two 

The  Hon.  Joseph  Wads  worth  Esq'. 

Samuel  Greenwood  Esq"". 

Mr.  Peter  Thomas 

Mr.  William  Phillips,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Three 
John  Fayerweather  Esq'". 
Capt.  Joshua  Cheever 
Capt.  Daniel  Pecker 
Mr.  Ralph  Hart,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Four 
William  Tyler  Esq'. 
Jacob  Royall  Esq'. 
Capt.  Caleb  Lyman 
Dr.  William  Rand 
Mr.  Harbottle  Dorr,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Five 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq'. 
Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 
Capt.  Daniel  Henchman 
Mr.  Henry  Price,  Constable 
[72.]  Ward,  Number  Six 

William  Stoddard  Esq'. 


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25 


Mr.  Thomas  Hubbard 

Mr.  John  Staniford 

Mr.  Thomas  Phillips,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Seven 

Hugh  Hall  Esq"-. 

Capt.  Jeffery  Bedgood 

Mr.  Joshua  Blanehard 

Mr.  Thomas  Clark,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Eight 

Henry  Bering  Esq"" 

John  Walley  Esq''. 

Mr.  Daniel  Loring 

Mr.  Samuel  VVeutworth,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Nine 

Samuel  Sewall  Esq"". 

Joshua  Winslow  Esq''. 

John  Hunt  Esq*". 

Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 
[73.]  Ward,  Number  Ten 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'. 

Francis  Borland  Esq'. 

Mr.  Andrew  Eliot 

Mr.  Edward  Bulkley,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Eleven 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Major  Samuel  Sewall  P^sq^'. 

Mr.  Edward  Bromfield 

Mr.  Benjamin  Goldthwait,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Twelve 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'. 

Timothy  Clarke  Esq'. 

Samuel  Adams  Esq'. 

Mr.  David  Collson 

Mr.  James  Gibson,  Constable 
The  Time  Appointed  for  this  Visitation  is  Fryday  next,  the  4th. 
of  march,  if  the  Weather  be  fair  at  9  O'Clock  in  the  Morning,  And 
to  meet  together  in  the  Evening  of  the  said  Day,  at  the  Council 
Chamber. 

The  Town  Clerk  is  desired  to  give  forth  Copies  [74.]  of  the 
above  Order  or  Sortment  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  2**.  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Jonathan  Williams  desires  the  Select  Men  to  meet  at  His 
House  tomorrow  afternoon,  in  order  to  Examine  the  Granary 
account. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Voted,  That  m''.  John  Phillips  have  Liberty  to  set  up  a  Post 
before  his  House  in  Cornhill  Street  in  order  to  bang  a  Sign  there- 
upon, According  to  the  direction  of  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Ly- 
man, When  they  Shall  have  Viewed  the  place.  As  Entred  the 
28'\  Feb.  last  past. 

[•75.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  4,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Voted,  That  Monday  the  14'^.  of  March  instant,  be  appointed 
for  the  Town's  meeting,  for  the  Choice  of  Town  officers  &c.  The 
Meeting  to  begin  at  9  o'Clock,  in  the  Morning,  and  m'.  Savell  is 
ordered  to  Speak  to  the  Sextons  to  Ring  the  Bells  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  Doctor  Sewall  be  desired  to  Open  the  said  Meeting 
with  Prayer. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  and  Capt.  Armitage 
be  a  Committee  to  Wait  upon  Dr.  Sewall  and  to  desire  he  would 
Attend  that  Service. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman  and  [76.]  m'.  Clarke, 
be  a  Committee  to  Provide  a  Dinner  for  Fifty  Persons,  on  the  14*^. 
instant,  at  m'.  Wardells,  Who  are  desired  to  give  Orders  Accord- 
ingly. 

Vot  d.  That  Eight  Shillings  a  peice  be  and  hereby  is  allowed  to 
the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  to  provide  a  Dinner  for 
themselves,  on  Monday  the  14*^.  instant. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  .Justices  of  the 
Peace,  with  the  Select  Men  of  Boston,  March  4.  1736 

It  was  then  Agreed  by  the  said  Justices  and  Select  Men,  that 
they  would  once  a  month  or  oftner  Walk  by  Night  in  the  Twelve 
Wards  of  the  Town,  as  it  is  now  Divided,  to  Inspect  the  Watches, 
and  Suppress  or  prevent  Disorders,  According  to  the  order  or 
Sortment  then  made. 

[77.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  7,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants  to  the  Con- 
stables of  Boston. 

In  His  Majesties  Name  requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the 
Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  Qualified  as  the  Law  directs 
to  Convene  at  tlie  Town  House  on  Monday  next  the  14'^  Current 
at  Nine  of  the  Clock  in  the  forenoon,  Then  and  there  to  N<'minate 


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27 


and  Chuse  meet  Persons  to  Serve  the  Town  the  Year  ensuing,  As, 
Select  Men,  Town  Clerk,  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  Constables,  and 
other  Town  Officers,  as  the  Law  directs.  To  Grant  such  Sura  or 
Sums  of  money  as  shall  be  judged  Needful  for  the  Relief  of  the 
Poor,  and  defraying  other  necessary  [78.]  Charges  ;  To  Consider 
what  may  be  proper  to  do  relating  to  One  of  the  Tracts  of  Land 
Granted  to  this  Town  by  the  Great  and  General  Court,  not  as  yet 
Compleated  ;  As  also  of  some  more  Effectual  method  lor  prevent- 
ing the  Danger  of  Fire  by  Chimneys  ;  Providing  the  Town  with 
Wood ;  And  further  to  Consider  the  Affair  of  Erecting  a  Work 
house  ;  and  to  Receive  the  Reports  of  Several  Committees.  To 
agree  upon,  Conclude  and  finish  such  other  matters  and  things,  as 
were  under  Consideration  at  former  meetings.  And  Continued  to  be 
further  debated  at  this  and  also  such  other  matters  as  may  be 
proper  for  their  Consideration  at  this  meeting. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Capt.  Forsyth  and 
Capt.  Lyman,  be  a  Committee  to  project  and  provide  a  Convenient 
Box  to  hold  the  Tickets,  or  Names  of  the  Inhabitants,  qualified  to 
Serve  on  the  Petit  Jury,  Agreeable  to  an  Act  of  the  Great  and 
General  Court,  for  the  Regular  [79.]  appointment  of  Petit 
Jurors,  made  and  passed  in  their  late  Session. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  9,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

The  Select  Men  Executed  a  Lease  of  the  Towns  Tenement  and 
Several  Peices  of  Land  upon  Boston  Neck,  to  Stephen  Minot 
Esq^  for  the  Term  of  Seven  Years  Commencing  the  28"\  of  Janu- 
ary last  past,  At  the  Rate  of  Fifty  Pounds  p.  annum,  to  be  paid  at 
Two  equal  Payments,  VizK  Twenty  five  Pounds  part  thereof  on 
the  28"\  Day  of  July,  and  Twenty  five  Pounds  residue  thereof 
upon  the  28*.  Day  of  January,  Yearly  and  every  Year  during 
the  said  Term. 

[80.]  Jane  Dyer  the  Wife  of  Christopher  Dyer  with  her 
Daughter  about  Eight  years  old  (from  Brookline)  are  admitted 
Inhabitants.  Upon  Condition  that  Mr  Cornelius  Waldo  become  their 
Bondsman,  in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  and  Fifty  Pounds,  to  In- 
demnify the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs 

Mrs.  Catherine  Davis* from  Newport  appearing  According  to 
Order,  informed  that  Robert  Auchmuty  Esq'',  would  become  her 
Bondsman  to  Indemnify  the  Town  According  to  Law,  accordingly 
Ordered  to  attend,  next  Wednesday. 

[81 .]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March,  16,  1736. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq  . 
Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Mr.  David  Collson 

Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 

Capt.  Caleb  Lymau 

Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 

Mr.  Thomas  Hutchinson  Juu^ 
Agreeable  to  an  Order  of  the  Select  Men,  made  and  Entred  the 
13'^  Day  of  July,  173G. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  give 
forth  to  the  Constables,  Lists  of  the  Names  of  those  that  have 
lately  been  Chosen  to  Serve  the  Town  in  Several  Offices  the  year 
ensuing,  And  that  they  be  Ordered  to  Summon  and  Warn  each 
and  every  of  the  said  officers.  Of  whom  an  Oath  is  by  Law  re- 
quired to  Appear  before  One  of  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  at  the  Town  Clerks  Office,  Upon  Monday  next  the  2r*.  of 
March  Currant  [82.]  at  Four  O'Clock  afternoon.  In  order  to 
their  being  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  their  respective 
offices  and  Trusts,  as  the  Law  directs.  And  that  Major  Samuel 
Sewall  Esquire,  be  desired  to  Administer  the  Oaths  to  them 
accordingly. 

William  Felsted  Iron  monger  from  Jamaica  desiring  Liberty 
to  Open  a  Shop  and  Exercise  his  said  Calling  in  this  Town, 
As  Entred  the  23^.  February  last,  Having  bro't  Effects  of  Con- 
siderable Value  with  him,  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

Liberty  was  Granted  him  Accordingly. 

Whereas  the  Lease  of  the  Ferry  between  Boston  and  Win- 
nisimet  Expired  the  first  instant.  And  that  so  it  happens  the 
same  has  not  been  Advertised,  Nor  any  Publick  Notice  given 
thereof  according  to  the  Order  of  the  Town  in  that  Case  provided. 
Therefore, 

Voted,  That  the  Town  be  Informed  hereof,  at  their  Meeting  by 
adjournment  the  29'^^.  Currant,  That  so  they  may  give  direction  in 
the  Affair,  as  to  them  shall  seem  best. 

[83.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  23,  1736. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Samuel  Adams  Esq'",  being  Present,  desiring  the  Select  Men  to 
run  the  line,  in  Order  to  Ascertain  the  breadth  of  Summer  Street, 
at  the  lower  end  thereof,  near  the  Sign  of  the  Bull ;  It  was  agreed. 
That  the  Select  Men  would  meet  at  the  said  Place,  Tomorrow 
Morning,  at  half  an  hour  after  Eight  t)'Clock,  to  Attend  that 
Service. 

Colonel  William  Ward  of  Southborough  being  Present,  In- 
formed that  he  with  his  Associates  were  desireous  of  making  a 
Purchase  from  the  Town  of  Boston,  Of  the  Three  Tracts  of  Land 
lately  Granted  to  them  by  the  Great  and  General  Court.  And 
accordingly  Offered  to  give  the  Sum  of  Twenty  One  Hundred 
Poimds  [84.]  for  the  said  Three  Tracts,  if  the  Town  should  See 
Cause  to  accept  thereof. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


29 


Mr.  Andrew  Lane  Also  appearing  Informed,  That  lie  wjis 
desirous  to  Purchase  the  Three  Tracts  of  Land  lately  Granled  to 
the  Town  of  Boston,  And  Accordingly  Offered  to  give  Fifteen 
Hundred  Pounds  for  the  same. 

Upon  a  Motion  made,  It  was  Ordered,  'l  hat  the  Town  Clerk  be 
AUow'd  to  deliver  to  the  Scavingers  of  the  Town,  the  By-Law 
whicli  relates  to  the  Duty  of  their  Office,  Gratis,  If  he  has  any 
number  of  the  said  Laws  lying  in  tlie  office. 

Whereas  Upon  the  Petition  of  Sundry  Persons  as  Entred  at 
Several  times.  Liberty  was  Granted  for  the  Erecting  a  Number  of 
Tombs  in  the  South  Burying  place,  Which  Work  being  Compleated 
and  finished  ;  The  Tombs  Allotted  and  drawn,  and  a  List  of  them 
presented  to  us  for  Confirmation. 

[85,]  Voted,  That  the  Thirteen  Tombs  lately  Erected  in  the 
South  Burying  place.  Numbered  from  Sixty  Eight  to  Eighty,  inc  lu- 
sive be  and  hereby  are  Granted  and  Confirmed  unto  the  Persons 
hereafter  named,  their  Heirs  and  Assigns  respectiveh'  forever, 


Upon  the  following  Conditions,  Viz^  That  they,  and  each  of 
them,  their  Heirs  and  Assigns,  Do  from  time  to  time  forever  here- 
after, at  their  own  proper  Costs  and  Charges 

[86.]  Uphold  maintain  and  keep  in  good  repair,  the  Brick 
Wall  or  Fence  with  Carts  on  the  Top  of  the  same,  as  it  is  now 
built,  and  of  the  full  Breadth  of  each  of  their  respective  Tombs, 
to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men  of  the  Towns  for  the  time 
being,  Paying  each  his  Proportion  for  the  Benefit  of  the  Drain  as 
has  been  Custom arj-. 

Mem^  March,  25.  1737 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  Mess'*'.  Friswell  andTorrey  to  take  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Water  Street  in  Order  to  Clear 
their  Drain,  Upon  Condition  that  they  fortiiwith  make  good  the 
Ground  again,  and  lay  the  Pavement,  keeping  the  same  in  good 
repair  from  time  to  time,  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March,  28,  1737.  — Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq*". 


Viz^ 


No.  Sixty  Eight 
Sixty  Nine 
Seventy 


Seventy  One 
Seventy  Two 
Seventy  Three 
Seventy  Four 
Seventy  Five 
Seventy  Six 
Seventy  Seven 
Seventy  Eight 
Seventy  Nine 
Eighty^ 


Mr.  Richard  Checkley 
Mr.  Jonathan  Williams  Jun"". 
Mr.  Thomas  Hubbard 
Mr.  Benjamin  Emmons 
Mr.  John  Indicott 
Mr.  Joshua  Blanchard 
Mr.  EiVard  Gray 
The  Hon.  John  Osborne  Esq"". 
Mr.  P'dmund  Quincey 
Mr.  Thomas  Jackson 
Mr.  Isaac  Walker 
Mr.  John  Buttolph 
Mr.  Joseph  Green 


Capt.  Armitage^ 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[87.]  Upon  Information  that  Grover's  Bridge  so  Called,  in 
Riimney  Marsh,  near  the  Entrance  upon  Capt.  Olivers  Farm,  is 
much  out  of  repair  by  means  of  the  late  great  Freshets. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver  be  and  hereby  is  desired  to 
take  Care  that  the  said  Bridge  be  Speedilj"  Repaired  in  the  best 
and  most  frugal  manner  that  he  can. 

Whereas  some  evil  Minded  Persons  have  Saw'd  Assunder  Sev- 
eral of  I  he  Posts  of  the  North  Market  house,  whereby  the  same  is 
much  Weakned,  and  in  danger  of  falling  whereby  Persons  passing 
by,  or  Children  playing  therein  may  be  hurt,  or  their  lives  lost. 

Voted,  That  Care  be  Speedily  taken  to  Secure  the  same,  by  Nail- 
ing on  Some  Peices  of  Plank,  for  the  present  necessity,  and  to 
prevent  the  danger  aforesaid. 

[88.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March,  30,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants  to  the  Con- 
stables of  Boston,  In  His  Majestie's  name  Requiring  them  forth- 
with to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  said 
Town  qualified  as  the  Law  directs  to  Convene  at  the  Town  House, 
on  Tuesday  the  5'^.  of  April  next,  at  Nine  of  the  Clock  in  the  fore- 
noon, In  order  to  Chuse  a  Suitable  Person  to  Succeed  m^  Jona- 
than Williams  (Deceased)  in  the  Care  and  Oversight  of  the  Gran- 
ary. To  Consider  what  may  be  proi)er  for  the  Town  to  do, 
relating  t  >  tlie  Removal  of  the  said  Granary  ;  as  also  what  may  be 
further  necessary  to  be  done  towards  the  Ere(  tinii:  and  Settling  a 
Work  house.  To  Consider  also  the  Desire  of  [89.]  Sundry  In- 
habitants for  appropriating  the  markets  to  some  other  Use  ;  and  to 
Receive  the  Reports  of  the  Select  Men,  on  Several  Affairs.  To 
agree  upon.  Conclude  and  finish  such  other  Matters  and  things  as 
were  under  Consideration  at  former  meetings,  and  Continued  to  be 
fuither  Debated  at  this,  As  also  such  other  matters  as  ma}'  be 
proper  for  their  Consideration  at  this  meeting. 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Ilincke,  dt^siring  Liberty  to  keep  a  School  in  this 
Town,  for  the  Teaching  and  Instructing  Children  in  Sewing,  in 
Philligiee  and  Writing.    Liberty  was  Granted  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  6"\  1737 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Cai)t.  Armitage 
^Ir.  CoUson  . 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737.  31 


Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[90.]  Voted,  That  nV.  8avel  be  directed  to  Wait  upon  the 
Gentlemen,  hereafter  Named,  desiring  them  to  favour  the  Select 
Men  with  their  Company  tomorow  at  Five  O'Clock,  at  the  Town 
house,  In  Order  to  give  their  Thoughts  relating  to  the  Pay,  or 
Wages  of  Porters  to  be  Admitted  and  Employed  in  this  Town  which 
by  Law.  is  to  be  Stated  by  the  Select  men.  Viz*. 

The  Hon.  William  Clark  Esq'. 

The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq"^. 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendall  Esq'. 

The  Hon.  John  Osborne  Esq'. 

Samuel  Sewall  Esq'. 

Joshua  Wiuslow  Esq'. 

Mr.  John  Wheelwright 

Mr.  Thomas  Hubbard 

Mr.  Thomas  Cushing  Jun'. 

Mr.  Edward  Bromfield 

Mr.  John  Trail 

Mr.  Jonathan  Simpson 

Mr.  Thomas  Boucher 

Mr.  Jeremiah  Rhodes  informing,  That  one  Tomlinson,  a 

Passenger  from  Eustatia  [91.]  in  the  Sloop  Capt.  Rhodes 

Master,  came  to  lodge  at  his  House  about  Fourteen  days  since,  and 
that  the  said  Tomlinson  died  Suddenly  Yesterday,  leaving  noth- 
ing to  Defray  the  Charge  of  his  Funeral ;  Whe  eupon  Capt.  Rhodes 
was  sent  for  and  acquainted  therewith.  Who  Promised  to  pay  the 
said  Expence,  and  m'.  Savell  was  directed  to  take  Care  that  it 
be  done  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  draw  up  an  Advertisement  to  be 
Publish'd  in  the  News  Papers  next  Monday,  Giving  notice.  That 
the  Select  Men  are  appointed  and  Impowered  to  I'reat  with  any 
Person  or  Persons  Who  may  be  Encxined  to  Undertake  the  Settle- 
ment of  Three  Tracts  of  Land  lately  Granted  to  the  Town  of 
Boston,  Upon  such  Conditions  as  may  be  agreed  upon  ;  Or  to 
Purchase  the  Grant,  And  that  they  meet  on  Wednesdays  in  the 
afternoon  from  Three  to  Five  O'Clock  for  that  End,  and  that  he 
lay  the  same  before  the  Select  Men  for  their  Approbation  on 
Fryday  next. 

[9'i.]  Whereas  m'.  Frances  Willoughby  was  Chosen,  at  a 
Publick  Town  meeting  the  o'^\  Currant,  Overseer  of  the  Granary, 
and  Informing  that  tlie  Hon.  John  Osborne  and  Jacob  Wendell 
Esq'^  Offer  to  become  Sui-eties  for  his  faitti\ul  Discharge  of  the 
said  Trust,  in  such  Sum  as  shall  be  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  Men,  According  to  order  of  the  Town  at  the  said  Meet- 
ing. 

Voted,  That  upon  the  said  ni'.  Willoughby's  giving  Bond,  with 
the  Hon.  John  Osborne  and  Jacob  Wendell  Esquires  as  Sureties, 
unto  the  Town  Treasurer,  in  the  Sum  of  Two  Thousand,  Six 
Hundred  Pounds,  the  Care  and  Oversight  of  the  said  Granary  and 
the  Stock  of  Grain  therein,  be  Committed  to  him  Agreeable  to 
the  Town's  Order. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


April  12.  1738  (sic) 
Liberty  is  Granted  to  Capt.  Samuel  White  to  dig  up  the  Pave- 
ment and  open  the  Ground  in  Charter  Street,  in  Order  to  lay  a 
Drain  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street, 
Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Giound  and 
Pavement  again,  [93.]  and  keep  the  same  in  good  repair  from 
time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  13.  1737 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Ljman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Complaint  being  made,  That  some  part  of  the  Fence  about  the 
North  Burying  place  is  lately  blown  down. 

Voted.  That  Capt.  Forsyth  be  desired  to  take  Care  that  the 
same  be  forthwith  Repaired. 

Voted.  That  John  Jeffries  Esq'.  Capt.  Armit.ige,  Capt.  Forsyth, 
Capt.  Lyman,  and  m''.  Clarke,  be  a  Committee  to  Treat  with  the 
Gentlemen  the  Attorneys  for  the  Town  in  the  Case  now 
depending  in  the  Law,  between  the  Town  and  James  Everills  heirs, 
In  Order  to  a  Review  [94.]  of  those  Actions,  at  the  Superiour 
Couit,  in  August  next. 

Whereas  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  in  March  last  have  desired 
the  Select  Men  to  take  into  Consideration,  Several  Petitions  for 
Paving  in  Several  Streets,  View  the  Places  mentioned  in  them, 
Compute  the  Charge,  and  Report  thereon. 

Voted,  to  View  the  Several  places  or  Streets  mentioned  as 
above,  on  Fiyday  next  the  lo*'^.  Currant  at  9  O'Clock  in  the  Morn- 
ing, and  that  m^  Savell  be  directed  to  notify  m"".  Thornton  of  this 
Appointment,  And  desire  him  to  Attend  the  Select  men  upon  this 
Business,  and  to  meet  them  at  the  said  time. 

It  was  further  Agreed  to  meet  the  (jrcntlemen  the  Mill  Owners, 
to  View  the  High  Way  to  the  Mills  at  the  Noith  which  wants 
Repair,  and  after  wards  View  the  Market  places,  Agreeable  to  the 
Town's  order  the  5'^\  instant. 

Mr.  Constable  Nathanael  Hasey  Complaining  that  he  wants  a 
Staff,  and  that  he  has  made  [95.]  Enquiry  of  the  late  Constable 
m".  Wentworth,  in  whose  Ward  he  Succeeds,  for  one,  who  Ans- 
wered that  he  never  had  One  in  his  Possession. 

Voted,  That  m''.  Savell  be  directed  forthwith  to  make  Enquiry 
after  the  said  Staff  that  is  missing,  and  upon  finding  it  that  lie 
deliver  the  same  to  m"".  Constable  Hasey. 

Henry  Bering  Esq"",  appearing  Informs  That  m".  R-bekah 
North  is  come  from  Piscataqua  with  a  desire  to  Dwell  in  this 
Town,  and  that  She  desires  Liberty  to  Open  a  School  for  the  In- 
struction of  Children  in  Reading,  and  the  Use  of  the  Needle  Offer- 
ing to  give  his  Bond  to  Indemnify  the  Town  for  five  years  next 
coming  as  the  Law  directs. 

Voted,  That  m".  Rebekah  North  have  and  hereby  has  Liberty 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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Granted  her  to  open  a  School  for  the  teaching  of  Children  in- 
Reading,  and  the  Use  of  the  Needle,  Upon  Condition  that  Capt. 
Dering  give  Bond  in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds  to  indemnify 
the  Town,  as  above. 

[96,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  15.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  One  Nicholas  Buddy  an  Idle  and  Poor  Man  has  resided 
in  this  Town  for  Several  Years  past,  and  is  in  danger  of  becoming 
a  Charge  to  the  Town  in  a  Short  time,  if  not  Transported.  And 
there  being  now  an  Offer  made  by  some  of  his  Friends  of  Sending 
him  to  Jersey  (his  Native  Countrey)  Provided  they  might  be  Al- 
lowed the  Sum  of  Five  Pounds  towards  defraying  the  Charges  of 
his  Passage  thither. 

Wherefore 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  and  m"".  Clarke  be  desired  to  Treat 
with  the  Person  or  Persons  making  the  said  offer,  and  to  pay  them 
a  Sum,  not  Exceeding  Five  Pounds,  Upon  Condition  that  they 
forthwith  [97.]  Cause  the  said  Nicholas  Buddy  to  be  Transported 
as  above. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April,  15.  1737. 

present 
Thereon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lj'man 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Christopher  Kilby  being  present,  offer'd  a  Letter  from  Capt. 
Samuel  Waterhouse,  directed  to  William  Clark  P^sq"".  dated  at 
Nantasket,  April  15*^.  Informing  That  he  had  been  Twelve  Weeks 
from  London,  and  Seven  from  Cork;  lhat  they  had  been  Visited 
with  the  Small  Pox,  Four  of  his  Company  having  had  it.  One  of 
whom  he  put  on  Shore  in  the  Downes,  Another  Died  at  Sea,  and 
Two  were  recovered.  And  that  they  have  all  been  well  for 
Four  Weeks  past,  Since  which  he  had  taken  all  Possible  care  to 
Cleanse  his  Ship,  tlirowing  overboard  all  the  Bedding  and  Cloathes 
[98.]  which  belonged  to  the  Persons  that  had  been  Sick  ;  That 
he  had  Three  Passengers  and  his  Loading  was  of  English  Goods 
and  Hemp. 

Voted,  That  the  Ship  be  brought  up  from  Nantasket  to  Spectacle 
Island,  and  come  to  Anchor  as  near  the  Hospital  there  as  they 
can.  That  the  Select  Men  will  visit  the  Ship  Tomorrow  and  make 
further  Enquiry  relating  to  t!iis  Affair.  And  Gave  order  for  the 
Master  in  the  mean  time  throiigly  to  Smoke  his  L^'tters,  in  Order 
to  their  being  bro't  up. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


April  16,  1737. 

Upon  Inf()rm:itiou  of  the  arrival  of  Capt.  Watcrhouse,  as  Entred 
Yesterday,  The  vSelect  Men  this  Day  Visited  the  Ship  in  Company 
with  Joshua  Winslow  Esq^  Who  Administred  the  Oath  lo  Capt. 
Waterhouse  in  Order  to  his  Examination.  Which  is  as  follows, 
Viz*. 

Off  Spectacle  Island,  Apr.  16,  1737. 

Capt.  Samuel  Waterhouse  of  the  Ship  Sarah  Galley  from  London 
Declares  That  [99.]  he  left  the  Downes  the  29*^.  of  January  List ; 
That  two  or  three  Days  before  he  Sail'd  he  Sent  a  Man  ashore  at 
Deal  who  was  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox;  and  about  the  10'^.  Feb- 
ruary, his  Boy  was  taken  Sick,  and  about  Three  Days  afterwards, 
the  Small  Pox  came  out  upon  him  ;  And  on  the  17"'.  another  Person 
was  taken  ill  of  the  said  Distemper,  both  which  Recovered  in 
about  Three  Weeks,  and  are  now  very  well,  That  about  the  14*^. 
February,  George  Sherburn  was  taken  111,  and  Died  the  11*^.  of 
March ;  and  the  next  Day  the  Ship  was  throughly  Clean'd,  And 
all  the  Cloathes  belonging  to  the  Sick  Persons  that  were  Used  by 
them  in  thek  Sickness  were  thrown  overboard  ;  And  further.  That 
the  lower  Hfttches  of  the  Ship  are  well  Caulk'd  and  had  not  been 
opened  since  they  came  out.  That  there  is  Stow'd  between  Decks, 
Nine  Bags  of  White  oakham,  about  Twenty  Chests  of  Lemmons, 
and  one  Case  of  Goods. 

Left  Directions  with  the  Captain,  to  get  his  Cables  on  Deck  and 
Cleanse  them  very  well ;  And  ordered  him  and  his  Company  to 
[100.]  Continue  here  till  further  Orders  and  Suffer  no  Person  to 
come  ou  board. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  20,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  L37man 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Stephen  Norwood  (with  his  Wife  and  Child)  being  come 
from  Lynn,  to  dwell  in  this  Town,  and  desiring  Liberty  to  Open 
a  Shop  and  to  Exercise  his  Calling  of  a  Blacksmith,  in  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  Libei  ty  be  Accordingly  Granted  hhn  upon  Condition 
that  before  he  Open  his  said  Shop  he  enter  into  Bond  to  the  Town 
Treasurer  with  Two  Sureties,  Viz^  His  Grandfather  and  Father 
both  of  said  Lynn,  or  either  of  them  with  m'.  Henry  Giblton 
[101.]  of  Boston,  in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred  Pounds,  to  In- 
demnify the  Town  for  Five  Years,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Anthony  Underwood,  Master  of  the  Engine  kept  near  the 
Old  Norih  Meeting  house  being  present,  Informed  that  one  of  his 
Company  w;is  dead,  Naniely  John  Smith  and  at  the  same  lime 
recommended  William  Stone  as  a  Suitable  Person  to  be  put  in  the 
llooin  of  the  said  Smith,  if  the  Select  Men  should  See  cause  to 
approve  t.iereof.  m"".  Stone  being  also  present. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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Voted,  That^P.  William  Stone  be,  and  hereby  is  Admitted  One 
of  ni"".  Anthony  Underwood;  Company,  in  the  Hoom  of  m^  Joliii 
Smith,  Deceased. 

Mr.  William  Maccarty  bein'j:  Present  desires  Liberty  to  remove 
a  Chaise  house  to  the  East  rly  Corner  of  m^  Thompsons  L;ind  in 
King  Street,  under  the  Care  of  m".  Thomas  Gushing  Jun^  In  Order 
to  Use  the  same  for  a  Butchers  Shop. 

Which  motion  being  Maturely  Considered  [103.]  The  Ques- 
tion was  put.  Whether  the  Prayer  be  Granted?  Voted,  In  the 
Negative. 

Mr.  Charles  Coffin  appeared,  desiring  Liberty  to  Set  up  a  Post 
in  Ann  Street  before  his  House  there  in  order  to  hang  a  Sign 
thereon,  proposing  the  same  to  Stand  about  Six  feet  off,  from  hi.s 
said  House. 

Accordingly  the  Motion  being  Considered,  and  the  Question 
being  put. 

Whether  the  Prayer  of  the  Petitioner  Should  be  Granted? 

In  Consideration  of  the  TSTarrowness  of  the  said  Street,  and  that 
the  Setting  up  a  Post  there  would  much  incommode  it.  Voted,  In 
the  Negative. 

Upon  a  Representation  of  the  Insufficiency  of  the  Pound. 

Voted,  That  the  same  be  forthwith  put  into  good  repair. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m''.  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  be 
a  Committee  to  See  the  said  Repairs  Effected  in  the  best  man- 
ner. 

[103.]  Complaint  being  made,  That  the  Windows  and  Case- 
ments of  the  South  Writing  School  house.  Stand  in  need  of  Re- 
pair ;  And  also  that  some  Alterations  in  them  would  very  much 
accommodate  the  said  School.  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m"". 
Collson,  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  a  Committee  to  Effect  the  Repairs 
and  Alterations  needful  in  said  School  house,  in  such  manner  as 
they  shall  think  most  proper  and  Convenient. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m"".  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  be 
desired  to  take  Care  of  the  Trees  planted  in  the  Common,  to  Sup- 
ply the  Vacancies,  if  any  be,  to  have  them  Water'd,  &c.  as  need 
shall  require  for  the  Year  ensuing. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m''.  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  be 
a  Committee,  to  take  the  Care  of  Repairing  the  High  Way  on 
Boston  Neck,  and  Also  One  of  the  Posts  of  the  Fortification  Gate. 

It  being  Represented,  That  sjreat  Numbers  of  Persons  daily 
repair  to  the  South  end  of  [104.]  The  Town  Forestalling  and 
Engrossing  Provisions  ])efore  it  is  brought  into  the  Town  Contrary 
to  a  By-Law  in  that  Case  made  and  provided. 

.  And  although  Matthias  Cowdrey  is  already  Appointed  to  take 
Care  to  prevent  the  same,  and  Also  to  See  that  the  other  By-Laws 
of  this  Town  nre  duly  put  in  Execution,  Yet  we  find  by  m*".  Cow- 
drey's  Information  tliat  it's  a  very  Difficult  thing  for  him  to  Con- 
vict any  Persons  transgressing  the  said  By-Laws  for  wi  nt  of 
sufficient  evidence  and  where  by  Offenders  often  Escape  Punish- 
ment. 

Wherefore  Apprehending  it  might  be  for  the  Service  <  f  the 
Town  in  general,  and  a  means  to  prevent  the  forementioned  inccn- 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


venience  in  particular  if  some  Suitable  Person  were  Appointed 
join  with  m''.  Cowdrey  in  the  said  Business. 

Voted.  That  Ebenezer  Wiuburne  be  and  hereby  is  appointed  to 
join  with  and  Assist  m'".  Cowdrey  in  taking  Care,  that  the  By-Laws 
of  this  Town  are  duly  [105.]  put  in  Execution,  For  the  Space  of 
One  Month  next  coming. 

Whereas  Catharine  Davis  from  Newport  has  for  some  time  past 
been  under  Warning  to  Depart  this  Town,  which  Still  She  neglects 
to  do  ;  And  it  also  appearing  to  us  that  the  said  Davis  is  a  Person 
of  ill  fame. 

Voted.  That  m'".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  and  Ordered 
to  Cause  the  said  Catharine  Davis  to  be  forth  with  Carried  out  of 
this  Town. 

Mr.  Christopher  Kilby  Appearing  on  behalf  of  Capt.  Mulbery, 
Capt.  Barlow,  and  m"".  Lawrence,  Three  Passengers  in  the  Ship 
Sarah  Galley,  Capt.  Waterhouse  Commander  from  London  (now 
detained  at  Spectacle  Island,  on  Account  of  the  Small  Pox  having 
been  on  Board  her,  in  the  Passage)  Praying  they  may  have 
Liberty  Granted  them  to  come  up  to  Town. 

The  Select  Men  having  Consider'd  the  said  Motion,  Are  of 
Opinion  that  they  the  said  Mulbery,  Barlow,  and  Laurence  may  be 
permitted  [106.]  to  come  up  to  Town  without  danger  of  Com- 
municaliug  that  Distemper ;  Provided  They  have  fresh  Apparel 
both  of  Linnen  and  Woolen  Sent  from  hence  to  Shift  them,  and 
that  they  in  no  Wise,  bring  up  any  of  their  Clothing  or  Bedding 
from  said  Ship,  Or  any  other  thing  likely  to  retain  Lifection. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  22<^.  1737. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lvman  . 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Upon  a  motion  of  m^  Christopher  Kilby,  Praying  the  Ship 
Sarah  Galley,  Capt.  Samuel  Waterhouse  Commander  may  be  per- 
mitted to  come  up  to  Town  from  [10*7.]  Spectacle  Island, 
where  she  has  been  detain'd  for  some  time  past. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Capt.  Lyman  and 
m"".  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  go  on  board  the  said  Ship,  to  En- 
quire into  her  present  Circumstances  to  give  such  Directions  as 
they  Shall  think  further  Necessary ;  and  to  report  their  Opinion  to 
the  Select  Men,  as  soon  as  Conveniently  they  May. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  25,  1737. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 


Sejlectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

This  Day  the  Select  Men  receiv'd  a  Precept  from  the  Sheriff  \)f 
the  County  of  Suffolk,  for  Assembling  the  [108.]  Free  holders 
And  other  Inhabitants  for  the  Choice  of  Representatives  to  Serve 
at  the  Great  and  General  Court  or  Assembly,  appointed  to  be 
held  and  kept  at  Boston  upon  Wednesday  the  25*''.  of  May  next. 

Voted,  That  the  Consideration  and  Appointment  of  a  Day  for 
the  Town  Meeting  for  this  Purpose,  be  left  till  Wednesda}^  next. 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Eighty  Pounds  be  drawn  out  of  the 
Town  Treasury,  to  be  paid  into  the  Hands  of  the  Hon.  John 
Jeffries  Esq\  by  him  to  be  given  to  the  Attorneys  for  the  Town, 
in  the  Review  of  the  Actions  between  the  Town  and  m'. 
Everills  heirs,  about  the  Town  Dock. 

Mr.  Savell  Reports,  That  James  Peirce,  One  of  the  Watchmen 
at  the  Town  Dock  being  Infirm  and  not  able  to  attend  his  Duty 
desires  to  be  released  therefrom.  Voted,  That  the  said  James 
Peirce  be  accordingly  Discharged,  And  that  Jabez  Tuttle  be 
Admitted  a  Watchman  in  his  Room. 

[109.]  Mr.  William  More  desires  time  until  Wednesday 
next  for  Consideration,  in  Order  then  to  malte  an  Offer  for  Pur- 
chasing One  of  the  Townships  Granted  to  the  Town  of  Boston, 
and  laid  out  near  Deerfield ;  Which  is  accordingly  allow'd. 

Mr.  John  Clough  (Leatherdresser)  Prnys  for  Liberty  to  Build  a 
Tomb  in  the  South  Burying  place,  next  adjoining  to  the  Tomb, 
Number  80,  lately  Erected  there. 

Mr.  John  Earle,  Mast.er  of  the  Engine,  kept  near  the  New 
North  Meeting  house,  Informs  that  Benjamin  Brown  One  of  his 
Compan}'  is  Removed  to  Charlestown ;  and  Presented  David 
Newell  as  a  proper  Person  to  Supply  his  place.  Provided  the 
Select  Men  approve  thereof. 

Voted,  That  m"".  David  Newell  be  Accordingly  admitted  into  m"". 
Earle's  Company  in  the  Room  of  said  Brown. 

Capt.  Armitage  from  the  Committee  appointed  the  22^.  Current, 
to  repair  on  board  [110.]  the  Sarah  Galley,  riding  off  Spectacle 
Island,  to  Examine  into  the  Circumstances  of  said  Ship.  Report 
as  follows.  Viz*.  That  they  had  attended  that  Service  this  Day, 
and  find  that  Capt.  Waterhouse  has  taken  all  prudent  Care  in 
Cleaning  his  Ship,  taking  everything  from  between  Decks,  and 
Scouring  the  Ship,  that  he  had  carried  the  Oakum  he  had  there, 
on  Shore,  and  had  Spread  it.  As  likewise  the  Lemmons,  But  that 
there  remains  still  on  board  Two  large  Cases  of  Merchandize  that 
h-ive  been  between  Decks  during  the  Voyage  ;  And  that  it  is  their 
opinion,  the  Ship  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  with 
Safe'y. 

Provided  the  said  Two  Cases  are  put  on  Shore  at  Spectacle 
Island,  there  to  remain  with  the  Oakum,  And  also  That  the  two 
1-ersons  who  have  lately  had  the  Small  Pox  Continue  at  the  Hos- 
pitnl  on  said  Island  until  further  Order. 

Voted,  to  take  the  above  Report  under  Consideration,  at  the 
Meeting  on  AVednesday  next. 


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[111.1  Upon  Information,  That  the  Extraordinary  Rains  of 
late,  have  damnified  the  High  Ways  in  liumney  Maish,  in  Several 
Places. 

*  Voted,  That  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver  be  and  liereby  is  desired 
to  take  under  his  Care  the  Necessary  Repairs  of  the  said  High 
Way  in  the  best  manner  he  can,  to  the  Value  of  about  Three 
Pounds. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  27.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Ordered.  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants  to  the 
Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesties  Name,  Requiring  tliem 
forthwith  lo  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of 
the  Town  of  Boston  (within  [112.]  their  Precincts)  that  have 
an  Estate  of  Forty  Shillings  p.  Annum,  Of  Freehold  in  Land 
within  this  Province  or  Territority  at  the  least.  Or  other  P^state  to 
the  Value  of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling,  to  Convene  at  the  Town  house 
upon  Tuesday  the  Third  of  May  next,  at  Nine  O'Clock  in  the 
forenoon  ;  then  and  there  to  Elect  and  Depute  One,  or  more  Per- 
sons (being  Freeholders  and  Resident  in  the  Town)  according  to 
the  number  set  and  limited  by  an  Act  of  the  General  assembly  To 
Serve,  and  Represent  tliem  in  a  Great  and  General  Court, 
Appointed  to  be  Convened  held  and  kept  lor  His  Majesties  Service 
at  the  Court  house  in  Boston,  Upon  AVednesday  the  Twenty  fifth 
Day  of  May  next  ensuing,  and  so  De  Die  in  Diem,  during  their 
Session  and  Sessions  According  to  a  AVarrant  under  the  Hand 
and  Seal  of  Edward  Winslow  Esq"".  Sheriff  of  the  County  of  Suf- 
folk, bearing  Date  the  21^*.  Day  of  April  Current,  In  the  Tenth 
Year  of  His' Majesties  Reign. 

They  are  alike  required  to  Warn  all  [113.]  the  Freeholders  and 
other  Inhabitants  of  said  Town  duly  qualified  as  the  Law  directs, 
to  Meet  at  the  same  time  and  place,  To  Grant  such  Sum  or  Sums 
of  Money  as  may  be  thought  needful  for  the  Relief  of  the  Poor, 
and  Defraying  other  Necessary  Charges  ;  To  Consider  some  Pro- 
posals to  be  made  by  the  Committee  for  Erecting  the  Work  house 
relating  to  that  Affair  ;  As  also  the  Petition  of  Sundry  Inhabitants 
for  laying  a  Drain  from  the  South  burying  place  into  the  Common 
Shoar  in  Winter  Streel  ;  To  Consider  also  the  desire  of  Sundry 
Inhabitants,  for  reviewing  the  merchants  Watch;  To  Receive  the 
List  of  such  Inhabitants  as  are  qualified  to  Serve  on  the  Petit 
Jury,  and  the  Ri'ports  of  the  Select  Men,  on  Several  affairs. 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  m"".  John  Webb  be  desired  to  open  the 
said  Meeting  with  Prayer. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  and  Cai)t.  Lyman, 
be  a  Committee  to  Wait  upon  m"".  Webb  and  Inform  him  of  the 
desire  of  the  Select  Men,  that  he  would  Attend  that  Service. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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[114.]  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  and 
Capt.  Lymao,  be  a  Committee  to  Provide  a  Dinner  on  the  Third 
of  May,  at  mrs.  Wardells  for  Forty  GeDtlemen,  Who  are  desired 
to  give  Ordeis  accordingly. 

William  Moore,  John  Harper,  William  Knox  and  David  Browne 
in  behalf  of  themselves  and  Forty  or  Fifty  others,  their  associates, 
Presented  their  Propo-als  in  Writing  for  the  Purchasing  one  of 
the  Townships,  lately  Granted  to  this  Town  and  laid  out  near  the 
Town  of  Deerfield,  as  follows  Viz*.  To  Give  the  Sum  of  Fifteen 
Hundred  Pounds  for  One  of  the  said  Townships  (which  they  Shall 
Chuse)  Paying  in  hand  Five  Hundred  Pounds ;  Five  Hundred 
Pounds  more  the  next  year,  and  the  remaining  Five  Hundred 
Pounds  the  Year  after ;  And  to  Give  Personal  Security  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Town,  for  the  Payment  of  the  Two  last  Sums 
mentioned,  at  the  Time,  but  without  Interest. 

[115.]  And  Provided  the  Town  Shall  see  Cause  to  Accept 
the  offer,  they  Propose  with  all  Convenient  Speed  to  View  the  said 
Townships  and  will  give  their  final  answer  thereon  by  the  last  Day 
of  June  next. 

Mr.  Andrew  Oliver  being  about  to  Build  a  Brick  Wall  on  his 
Land,  Abutting  on  Oliver  Sti-eet  desires  the  Select  Men  would  run 
the  Line  between  him  and  the  said  Street. 

Mr.  John  Painter  Master  of  the  Sloop  Humbird,  being  Sworn 
before  m''.  Justice  Fayerweather,  Deposetli  as  follows.  Viz'. 

That  he  left  Philadelphia  the  Second  of  April  Currant,  And  that 
when  he  came  away  from  thence  the  Small  Pox  was  much  abated 
And  that  there  were  but  few  ill  with  it,  That  he  and  his  three  men 
have  formerly  had  it,  as  also  Two  Passengers  that  came  with  him 
Viz^  Ambrose  Vincent  and  John  Miffey ;  and  that  his  Loading 
Consists  of  Bread,  Flour  and  Iron. 

[116.]  Mr.  Joseph  Spear,  Master  of  the  Sloop  Friend  Ship, 
being  Svvorn  before  m''.  Justice  Fayerweather,  Deposeth  as  fol- 
lows. Viz'. 

That  he  left  Philadelphia  the  Third  of  April  Currant,  and  that 
the  Small  Pox  was  reported  to  be  almost  gone  ;  That  he  not  hav- 
ing had  the  Small  Pox  himself  was  not  in  the  City,  Nor,  Three 
more  of  his  People  who  never  have  had  it.  The  other  Two  had 
that  Distemper  formerly  ;  That  his  Cargo  Consists  of  Bread,  Flour 
Pork  and  Iron  ;  And  that  while  he  lay  there,  and  on  his  Passage, 
they  have  all  been  hearty  and  well,  and  so  remain. 

The  above  Declarations  of  m'.  John  Painter,  and  m"".  Joseph 
Spear,  having  been  Considered  and  We  apprehending  no  Danger 
can  happen  to  the  Town  by  reason  of  their  coming  up. 

Voted,  That  a  Certificate,  of  Our  Opinion  that  they  may  be  Per- 
mitted to  come  up  to  Town,  be  accordingly  given  to  each  of 
them.    Which  [117.]  was  accordingly  done  as  follows.  Viz'. 

Boston  sc.  These  may  Certify,  That  We  the  vSubscribers,  are 
of  Opinion,  That  the  Sloop  Ilumbird  John  Painter  Master,  from 
Philadelphia,  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  without 
danger  of  Communicating  the  Small  Pox  to  the  Inhabitants. 

April,  27.1737.   John  Faykrweatheii  )  Justices 

Joshua  Winslow      |  of  the  Peace. 


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John  Jeffries  ^ 

David  Collson  | 

A LEx^.  Forsyth  [Selectmen 

Caleb  Lyman  [  of  Boston 

Jonas  Clarke  j 

Tho^.  Hutchinson  Jun^.  J 

A  Certificate  of  the  same  Tenor  was  Signed  and  delivered  also 
to  m'".  Spear. 

According  to  Order  as  Entred  the  25*^.  instant.  Having  taken 
into  Consideration  the  Committees  Report  j'elating  to  the  Ship 
[118.]  Sarah  Galley,  Capt.  Waterhouse  Commander,  now  at 
Spectacle  Island 

Voted,  That  Upon  Condition  the  said  Captain  put  on  Shoar  and 
leave  at  said  Island  the  Oakum  and  Five  Cases  which  he  brought 
between  Decks,  with  the  Two  Persons  latel}'  Visited  with  the  Small 
Pox,  namely  Silvanus  Dogget  and  Charles  Ward,  there  to  remain 
till  further  order.  That  the  Ship  and  rest  of  the  Company  may 
come  up  to  Town  without  danger  to  the  Inhabitants  from  the  said 
Distemper;  And  that  a  Ceitificate  of  Our  Opinion,  be  given  to 
Capt.  Waterhouse  Accordingly. 

VViiich  was  done,  and  is  as  follows.  Viz*. 

Boston  sc.  These  may  Certify,  That  We  the  Subscribers  are  of 
Opinion,  That  the  Ship  Sarah  Galley,  Capt.  Samuel  Waterhouse 
Commander  lately  from  London,  now  riding  off  Spectacle  Island 
may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  without  danger  of  Com- 
municating the  Small  Pox  to  the  Inhabitants.  Provided,  [11 9.] 
tlie  Two  Persons,  Namely  Silvanus  Dogget  and  Charles  Ward, 
who  were  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox  in  their  Voyage  hither,  to- 
gether with  the  Five  Cases,  and  the  Oakum,  which  were  brought 
between  Decks,  be  left  to  remain  at  the  Hospital  on  Spectacle 
I^iland,  and  not  Suffered  to  be  brought  up  to  Town  until  further 
Order. 

April,  27,  1737.    John  Fayerweather  )  Justices  of 
Joshua  Winslow       j  the  Peace 
John  Jeffries  ^ 
David  Collson  | 
Alexander  Forsyth       !  Select  Men 
Caleb  Lyman  (of  Boston 

Jonas  Clarke  | 
♦    Tho^.  Hutchinson  Jun^.  J 


Libertj'  is  Granted  to  m'.  John  Welch  to  Open  the  Ground  in 
Green  lane,  in  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town  and  to  lay  a  Drain 
fiom  his  Cellar  into  the  Common  8hoar  in  said  Street,  Upon  Con- 
dition That  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground,  and  keep  the 
same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time,  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  men. 

[130.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  29,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 


Selecimen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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Capt.  JoDatban  Armitage 

Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 

Capt.  Caleb  Lvmaii 

Mr.  Jouas  Clarke 

Mr.  Thomas  Hutchinson 
Pursuant  to  the  Vote,  and  desh-e  of  the  Town  at  their  Annual 
Meeting  the  14"\  March  last.  We  ha\ing  taken  the  Several 
Petitions  for  Paving  into  Consideration.  Viewed  and  measured 
the  Places  and  Computed  the  Charge,  in  Order  to  make  Report 
thereof  to  the  Town.  First,  on  the  Petition  for  Paving  Wood 
Lane  &c. 

Voted,  That  is  Our  Opinion,  It  may  be  adviseable  that  the  said 
Lane  be  Paved  anew.  The  Town  bearing  One  third  pai  t  of  the 
Chaige  Provided  the  abutters  bear  the  charge  of  Paving  the  other 
Two  '1  birds  and  keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time  ;  [121.] 
And  it  is  Our  Opinion  also  that  the  Petitioners  have  Liberty 
Granted  them  to  Build  an  Open  Wharf  across  the  Town's  Slip  at 
the  lower  end  of  said  Lane,  to  lye  open  for  the  use  of  the  Inhab- 
itants, about  Eighty  or  an  Hundred  feet  below  the  High  Way,  as 
the  Town  shall  du'ect.  • 

Secondly,  on  the  Petition  for  Beer  Lane. 

Voted.  That  it  is  Our  Opinion,  It  is  not  Adviseable  for  the  Town 
to  be  at  the  Charge  of  Paving  said  Lane  for  the  present,  It  lying 
on  a  good  Descent,  and  the  Passing  therein  more  Commodious 
than  many  other  parts  of  the  Town. 

Thirdly,  on  the  Petition  for  Love  Street. 

Voted,  That  in  Our  Opinion,  It  is  not  Adviseable  for  the  Town 
to  be  at  Charges  in  Paving  said  Street  at  present,  it  being  but 
little  Improved  in  Comparison  with  others  in  the  Town. 

Fourtlily,  on  the  Petition  for  Green  Lane. 

Voted,  [122.]  That  Whereas  it  does  not  appear  to  us,  that 
the  Proprietors  of  Land  abutting  on  said  Lane  are  fully  come  in  to 
Pave  their  Proportioned  parts,  respectively  according  to  Custom, 
and  the  Boundarys  of  some  rendering  the  said  Street  or  Lane  Ir- 
regular, We  are  of  Opinion,  In  Consideration  hereof  together  with 
the  heavy  Charge  it  will  be  to  the  Inhabitants,  It  ma}'  be  advisea- 
ble to  defer  the  Paving  thereof  for  the  Present. 

Fifthly,  on  the  Petition  for  Orange  Street, 

Having  taken  this  Petition  under  Consideration,  and  Viewed  the 
said  Street,  We  find  the  Southerly  half  there  of  to  be  very  much 
out  of  Repair,  and  therefore.  Voted,  That  in  Our  Opinion  It  is 
Adviseable  for  the  Town  to  Expend  Three  Plundrcd  and  Fifty 
Pounds  in  Paving  the  same.  Which  sum  by  Computation  AVe  tind 
will  pay  the  Towns  part  of  Paving  Sixteen  Hundred  Yards 
thereof. 

Upon  Condition  nevertheless.  That  some  Sufficient  [123.] 
Person  or  Persons  shall  appear  to  Engage  for  and  in  behalf  of  the 
Proprietors  and  Abutters  on  the  said  Street,  bearing  their  Propor- 
tionable part  of  Paving  the  same. 

On  the  Petition  of  Samuel  Adams  Esq*".  &c.  abutters  on  Bartons 
Rope  Walk.  Pursuant  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town  at  their  Annual 
Meeting  the  14"^  March  last,  Having  Attended  the  Service  desired 


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of  us,  Considered  the  Prayer  of  the  Petitioners  Viewed  the  Place 
and  Enquired  into  the  Circumstances  of  it. 

Voted,  That  in  Our  Opinion,  It  is  not  Necessary  for  the  Town 
to  Act  any  thing  thereon,  and  therefore  that  the  Petition  be  Dis- 
mist. 

On  the  affair  of  the  Markets. 

Pursuant  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town  the  5*^.  April  last  desiring  us 
to  take  under  Consideration,  What  other  uses  the  Market  place 
may  be  put  to,  so  as  may  best  serve  the  [134.]  Interest  of  the 
Town.  And  to  Report  hereon  at  the  General  Town  meeting  in 
may  next.    Having  attended  the  Service  desired  of  us. 

Voted,  To  Report  to  the  Town  as  follows  Viz'. 

First,  As  to  the  South  Market,  That  Whereas,  Improving  the 
said  Market,  by  turning  it  into  Shops,  may  be  most  for  the  Interest 
of  the  Town.  We  are  of  opinion.  It  may  be  Adviseable  for  the 
Town  to  let  it  out,  during  the  time  of  their  Lease  therein,  to  such 
Person  or  Persons  as  may  appear  to  hire  it  for  that  End. 

Secondh^,  As  to  the  North  Market.  We  Apprehend  it  can't 
Conveniently  be  Improved  to  any  other  Use,  in  the  Place  where  it 
now  Stands,  than  by  turning  it  into  Shops,  But  Inasmuch  as  that 
would  greatly  incommode,  and  might  prove  inconvenient  on  Sev- 
eral accounts.  Not  only  to  the  Neighbourhood  but  also  to  One  of 
the  Publick  Meeting  houses  for  the  Worship  of  God,  which  Stands 
[135.]  Very  near  to  it.  We  can't  think  it  Adviseable  to  do  it; 
but  rather  that  the  said  Building  be  removed  to  some  more  Conven- 
ient Place,  and  Converted  to  such  other  Use  as  the  Town  shall 
think  fit. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  3.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Voted.  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  be  the  moderator  of 
the  Select  Men,  this  Day,  And  that  he  be,  and  hei'eby  is  desired 
to  Act  as  such,  in  the  name  and  behalf  of  the  Select  men  during 
the  Election  of  Representatives  According  to  the  Laws  in  that 
Case  made  and  provided. 

[126.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  4,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Benjamin  Russell  being  present,  Desired  the  Select  Mens 
Direction  for  Placing  the  Pound. 

Voted,  That  We  are  of  Opinion  the  most  Convenient  place  for 


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Erectiog  the  Pound,  is  on  the  North  east  Corner  of  a  Pasture 
belonging  to  the  Heirs  of  the  late  Hon.  Thomas  Fitch  Esquire, 
And  order  that  the  same  be  placed  there  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  6,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarice 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[127.]  Capt.  Jonathan  Clarke  Appearing  desired  Leave  to 
bring  up  from  Spectacle  Island  Two  Cases  of  Hats,  and  one  Case 
of  Small  Arms  belonging  to  him  and  lately  Imported  from  London 
in  the  Sarah  Galley  Capt.  Samuel  Waterhouse  Commander. 

The  Consideration  whereof  is  refer'd  to  Wednesday  next. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May.  10,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Capt  Edward  Sunderland  Master  of  the  Sloop  Beginning,  being 
Sworn  before  m'".  Justice  Sewall ;  Deposeth  as  follows  Viz*. 

That  he  left  Philadelphia  Fifteen  Days  ago,  and  when  he  came 
away  the  Small  Pox  was  very  much  Abated  there,  and  was  m  but 
a  few  houses.  That  his  Company  Consists  of  [138»]  Six,  with 
Two  Passengers,  Eight  in  all.  That  they  are  all  in  good  health. 
That  every  One  on  board  have  had  the  Small  Pox  formerly  Except- 
ing One  Young  Man,  That  none  of  the  Company,  to  the  best  of 
his  Knowledge  were  in  any  of  the  Houses  where  any  Sick  Person 
was.  That  the  Young  Man  above  mentioned  has  been  from  Phila- 
delpliia  Thirty  Days,  That  his  Cargo  Consists  of  Flour  and  Wine. 

The  above  Declaration  of  Capt.  Sunderland  on  Oatli,  being 
Considered,  And  apprehending  there  can  be  no  Danger  in  their 
Coming  up  to  Town. 

Voted,  That  a  Certificate  of  Our  Opinion,  that  the  said  Vessell 
may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  be  given  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  11,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[139.]  Upon  Information  that  Silvanus  Dogget  and  Charles 
Ward,  wrre  gone  off,  from  Spectacle  Inland  Contrary  to  the  Order 
of  the  Select  Men,  as  Entred  the  27'*".  Ai)ril  last. 

Ordered.    That  m'.  Savell  h?  directed  to  make  Strict  Enquiry 


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after  the  said  Persons,  and  that  he  Report  his  doings  therein,  to 
the  Select  Men. 

Upon  the  Motion  of  m*".  Cowdrey,  Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk 
deliver  Two  Copies  of  the  By-Laws  respecting  Forestalling  and 
Engrossing  Provision  to  the  said  Cowdrey  to  be  posted  up  in  some 
Convenient  places. 

Mr.  Jonathan  Williams  desiring  the  Select  Men  to  Appoint  a 
time  for  Examining  and  Settling  the  Granary  account,  since  his 
Fathers  Death. 

Voted.  That  the  Select  Men  will  Attend  that  Service  on  Friday 
next,  at  half  an  hour  after  Two  o'Clock,  at  the  Town  house  and 
that  m*".  Suvell  give  Notice  hereof  to  m'".  Williams  accordingly. 

[130.]  Mr.  Savell  Informing  That  Capt.  James  Gold  offers 
his  Bond  lor  Security  on  accot.  of  Edward  Salter,  a  Lad  under  his 
Care  for  Education,  Imported  in  the  Sloop  Dolphin,  Michael  Coii- 
tanch.  Master  from  North  Carolina.  Ordered  that  m^  Savell  ac- 
cordingly Notify  Capt.  Gold  that  the  Select  Men  Accepting  the 
same,  desire  it  may  be  done. 

Upon  the  Motion  made  by  Capt.  Jonathan  Clarke  Entred  the  6***. 
of  May  Cun-ent  and  Consideration  thereon. 

Voted,  m''.  Savell  wait  upon  Capt.  Clark  and  other  Gentlemen 
the  Owneis  of  Goods  left  at  the  Hospital  on  Spectacle  Island  by 
Capt.  Waterhouse,  and  Inform  them  he  is  ready  to  go  down  to 
said  Island  with  them  in  Order  to  See  the  said  Goods  taken  out  of 
the  Cases  &c.  and  the  Oakum  out  of  the  Bags,  and  to  See  them  all 
aired  if  they  see  Cause  Without  which  the  Select  Men  can't  permit 
them  to  be  brought  up  to  'J'own  for  fear  of  Infection  from  them, 
m^.  Savell  to  lleport  to  the  Select  Men  his  Doings  therein,  as  soon 
as  may  be. 

[131.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  13,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq' 
Capt.  Arniitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Savell  having  Attended  the  Service  Ordered,  as  Entred  the 
11*^.  instant  Reported  as  follows.  Viz'. 

Pursuant  to  the  above  Order,  Informed  Capt.  Clarke  and  Capt. 
Waterhouse  of  the  Select  Mens  directions  respecting  the  Goods 
left  at  Spectacle.  The  said  Capt.  Clarke  and  Waterhouse  ac- 
cordingly sent  down  Two  Men  with  me  in  the  Light  house  boat  to 
Spectacle  Island,  Where  we  opened  Two  Cases  of  Hats,  which  We 
spread  and  aired  on  the  Ground  in  the  Sun.  and  afterwards 
pack'd  them  up  in  the  Cases  again,  and  left  them  at  the  Hospital. 

May  13,  1737.  John  Savkll 

[133.]  Upon  the  Report  of  ra''.  Savell,  that  he  had  been  at 
Spectacle  Island  Accoiding  to  Order,  and  had  Aired  Two  Cases  of 
Hatts  which  were  Imported  in  the  Sarah  Galley  Capt.  Waterhouse 
from  London,  belonging  to  Capt.  Jonathan  Clarke. 


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Voted,  That  We  do  not  Apprehend  any  danger  of  Infection  from 
the  said  Cases  of  Hatts,  and  therefore  that  they  may  be  permitted 
to  be  brought  up  to  Town. 

According  to  Order,  nl^  Jonathan  Williams  attended  with  the 
Books  of  account  respecting  the  Granar}",  Which  accounts  being 
Examin'd  by  the  Select  Men  the  ballance  remaining  in  the  said 
Williams's  hands  due  to  the  Town  is  found  to  be  One  Thousand 
Two  Hundred  and  Seven  Pounds,  Six  Shillings  and  Two  pence. 

The  said  Williams  left  m"".  AVilloughby's  Receipt  for  Forty 
Bushels  of  Indian  Meal  and  One  Hundred  and  Seventy  three 
Bushels  of  Indian  Corn. 

Mr.  John  Darrell  with  Several  other  [133.]  of  the  Inhabitants 
being  present.  Informed  That  Capt.  Bissell  in  a  Sloop  is  now 
bound  for  Annapolis  Royal,  and  lyes  ready  to  Set  Sail,  and  that 
She  has  laden  on  board  a  Considerable  Quantity  of  Indian  Corn  in 
Order  to  carry  the  same  out  of  this  Province  notwithstanding  the 
Town  Stands  in  great  need  of  it ;  Praying  the  Select  Men  to 
Report  the  same,  and  to  make  a  proper  Application  to  the  Govern- 
ment in  order  to  have  the  same  prevented. 

In  Consideration  of  the  Motion  and  desire  of  m'*.  John  Darrell 
&  others  as  above. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Forsyth  be  a  Committee 
to  Wait  upon  His  Excellency  and  to  present  the  Petition  of  the 
Select  Men  to  His  Excellency  respecting  the  said  affair.  And 
that  a  Petition  be  drawn  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  be  and  hereby  is  de- 
sired to  take  the  Care  of  Drafting  the  advertisement  to  be  Publish'd 
in  the  News  papers  relating  to  the  Sale  of  the  Three  Townships, 
as  Ordered  by  the  Town  at  their  meeting  the  3*^.  Instant. 

Mr.  Savell  is  ordered  to  Enquire  after  One  Cooke  who  is  lately 
come  into  this  Town  from  Bradford  &  to  Report  thereon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  18,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mrs.  Mary  Hamilton  being  present  Informs  That  one  Margery 
Macklure,  who  is  lately  come  into  this  Town  from  North  Carolina 
did  formerly  live  with  her  as  an  Indented  Servant,  that  She  bought 
her  of  m^  Clark,  that  while  she  lived  with  her,  which  was  Several 
Months,  She  was  guilt}'  of  many  Crimes  for  which  She  was  by  m'. 
Justice  Savage  Comitled  to  to  Bridewell,  where  she  remained  until 
She  Sold  her  time  to  m'.  Hope  who  carried  her  awa}'  to  Carolina, 
Mrs.  Hamilton  represents  her  as  a  dangerous  Person  particularly 
[135.]  with  respect  to  herself,  the  said  Macklure  being  so  well 
acquainted  with  her  House,  and  now  residing  in  the  Neighbourhood, 
on  Wentworths  Wharf. 

Mr.  Clarke  Informs  that  One  Ross  is  lately  come  into  this  Town 
from  Rhode  Island  by  Land  with  his  Wife,  That  he  is  a  Journey 
Man  Barber,  and  Works  some  where  at  the  North  end.  Ordered 


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that  m''.  Savell  make  Enquiry  after  the  said  Ross,  &  Report 
thereon. 

Mr.  Constable  Hickling  was  sent  for,  to  whom  was  delivered 
the  Sheriffs  Precept  for  Choice  of  Representatives,  with  the  Select 
JMens  Return  thereon,  Who  was  directed  to  Notify  and  Summon 
rthe  Gentlemen  therein  named  to  attend  Accordingly  and  to  return 
,the  said  Precept  into  the  Hands  of  the  Town  Clerk,  Who  is  directed 
; to  deliver  the  same  to  m^  Sheriff  Winslow. 

Margery  Macklure  Appearing,  but  without  Bonds  Men,  She 
was  Ordered  to  procure  Bonds  Men  Against  next  Wednesday 
i[136,]  And  then  to  Attend  with  them  Unless  She  Should  be 
gone  to  Sea  before  that  time. 

Mr.  SayeJl  is  Ordered  to  take  Care  to  put  the  Scales  and  Weights 
belonging  to  the  Town,  into  the  Hands  of  the  Clerks  of  the  Market 
taking  their  Receipts  for  the  same  According  to  Custom  and  in 
Order  thereto,  that  the  Town  Clerk  deliver  the  Old  Receipts  to  m^ 
Savell. 

Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  at  the  Rate  of 
14/  p.  Busliell  and  3/6  AUow'd  for  Charges,  Which  is  as  follows, 
Viz^ 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  10. 

Wheaten  3.  15. 

Household  5.  5. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf        l^**.  7.  13. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  25,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[137.]  Mr.  Benjamin  Whitney  with  his  Wife  and  Eight 
Children,  being  lately  come  into  this  Town  from  Marlborough 
Prays  for  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  in  the  Town.  He  was  Accord- 
ingly Directed  to  Attend  next  Wednesday  in  Order  to  give  Security 
to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs,  in  the  Penalty  of  One 
Thousand  Pounds,  ra^  Jonas  Clarke  offering  to  become  Bound 
with  the  said  Whitney.  A  Bond  was  Ordered  to  be  prepared 
accord  ingl}'. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May.  30,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hut(;hinson 

Capt.  John  Wendell  being  about  to  Erect  a  Brick  Wall,  where 
he  dwells,  Prays  the  Select  Men  would  please  to  run  the  Line 


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[138.]  Upon  Information  that  the  Swing  Bridge  is  broken 
down,  &c. 

Voted,  That  m^  Clarke  be  desired  to  take  Care  to  have  the  same 
Repaired,  forthwith. 

CoP.  Hatch  Presented  an  account  of  Carting  Street  Dirt. 
Order'd  That  m".  Savell  notify  m'".  monk  the  Scavenger  to  Attend 
on  Wednesday  next,  and  that  the  said  Account  lye  for  further 
Consideration  until  m^  monk  be  Spoken  with. 

Mr.  Willoughby  Informing  that  the  Corn  in  the  Granary  Cost 
9/  p.  Bushell 

It  is  ordered  that  he  Sell  the  Meal  out  at  the  rate  of  Ten  Shil- 
lings p.  Bushell. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  Meet  on  Saturday  next  at  Ten 
O'clock  in  the  fore  noon  in  order  to  proceed  in  the  Affair  of  tbe 
Porters. 

Hugh  Hall  Esq'".  Informs  that  Katharine  Davis  dwells  in  One  of 
his  Houses. 

[139.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  June  1,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  L3'man 
Mr.  Clarke 

Gabriel  Wayne  Master  of  the  Sloop  Two  Brothers  Arrived  from 
Philadelphia,  having  been  fifteen  Days  froan  thence,  Imported  a 
Woman  into  this  Town  as  a  Passenger  but  did  not  Report  her  at 
the  Impost  Office,  as  the  Law  directs,  The  said  Wayne  was  ordered 
to  procure  Sufficient  Bonds  Men  to  Indemnify  tbe  Town  according 
to  Law,  and  to  Attend  with  them. 

Roger  Deriug  Master  of  Sloop  Sally,  from  Bristol  having  Im- 
ported One  Mary  Cook  and  her  Child  w^as  required  to  give 
Security  as  the  Law  directs.  The  said  Dering  naming  Joshua 
Winslow  Esq^  and  m^  Isaac  Wiuslow  for  Bonds  Men,  It  is 
accepted,  if  either  of  those  Gentlemen  [140.]  join  with  the  Master 
in  giving  Bond  as  aforesaid,  and  was  Ordered  to  attend  at  the 
Clerks  Office  Accordingly  tomorrow.  Which  he  also  Promised. 

Capt.  Armitage  Reports  that  he  had  Discoursed  with  m^  Perkins 
and  m'".  Deunie  and  that  it  was  Mutually  Agreed.  That  m"". 
Dennies  Rent  should  Commence  the  18"\  of  May  last  past,  for  tlie 
Towns  Ware  house  late  in  the  Occupation  of  the  said  m"*.  Perkins, 
At  the  Annual  Rent  of  Forty  Pounds  p.  annum  until  further 
agreement. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  desired  as  a 
Committee  to  View  the  Ware  house  belonging  to  the  Town  now  in 
the  Occupation  of  m^  John  Dennie,  and  see  what  Repairs  of 
Alterations  are  needful  and  to  Report  as  soon  as  Conveniently 
they  can. 

Voted,  That  an  advertisement  be  printed  in  the  Publick  News 
Papers  for  the  Leasing  of  Winisimet  Ferry  Agreeable  to  a  Vote  of 
the  Town  tlie  3'^  May  last. 


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[141.]  Mr.  Cowdre}^  Informs  of  Several  Persons  that  are 
come  lately  into  the  Town  and  have  Opened  Shops.  Viz*,  m'. 
Hin'Mey  from  Brantrey,  near  m''.  Aliens  at  the  South  end.  m''. 
Boylst07i  from  Brookline  at  the  South  end,  in  m"".  Haleys  house. 
An  Irish  Family  at  the  Widow  Caless. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  3,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"^. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lvman 
Mr.  Clarke 

John  Bartlet  Master  of  the  Sloop  Sarah  from  Philadelphia,  being 
present  and  Sworn  before  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq"".  Deposeth, 

That  he  came  from  Philadelphia  the  15*^.  of  May  last.  That  m^ 
Joseph  March  was  the  Master  of  the  said  Sloop,  Who  being  taken 
III  the  12*''.  of  May  and  Appreliending  his  Illness  to  be  the  Small 
Pox  he  was  Carry'd  on  Shoar  at  Philadelphia  and  left 

there,  That  the  Small  Pox  had  been  there  for  some  time  but  that 
very  few,  if  any  were  Visited  with  it  when  he  was  there,  That  his 
Company  Consist  of  Five  Sailors  and  Two  Passengers,  that  one 
only  of  the  Sailors  have  had  the  Small  Pox,  That  they  have  been 

all  Well  during  the  Voyage,  and  are  now  so,  That  the  Cargo 

Consists  of  Flour,  Wheat,  Iron,  and  Beer. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Bartlet  be  and  hereby  is  directed  and 
Ordered  to  go  with  his  said  Vessell  to  Spectacle  Island,  and  that 
all  the  said  Company  and  Passengers  take  care  there  to  Air  them- 
selves, their  Cloathing  Bedding  &c.  And  that  they  there  remain 
until  further  Order. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  4,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[143.]  Charles  Jeff  res  Mariner;  Informs  That  he  was  born 
at  South  Yarmouth  on  the  Isle  of  Wight ;  That  he  came  to  this 
Town  from  Philadelphia,  in  quality  of  a  Sailor,  in  the  Sloop 
Hunibird,  John  Painter  Master  about  Six  Weeks  ago  ;  That  about 
Three  Weeks  after  his  Arrival  he  was  taken  ill  with  the  Rheu- 
matism. That  he  remains  in  a  very  weak  State,  by  no  means  able 
to  provide  for  himself,  and  has  nothing  to  Support  him,  Capt. 
Painter  Carrying  away  his  Cloaths,  and  paying  him  no  Wages  — 
That  he  resides  at  One  Passmore's  in  King  Street. 

The  Select  Men  having  Considered  the  Premises,  Apprehend  the 
said  Jeffries  a  proper  Ol)ject  for  a  Province  Charge,  and  Accord- 
ingl}^  sent  him  to  the  Alms  house,  Recommending  him  to  the 
Care  of  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor. 


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Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  a  Plan  of  the  Town  of  Boston  be  provided,  for  the 
Use  of  the  Select  Men. 

[144.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  6,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Upon  a  Motion  made  by  m"".  Solomon  Isaac  desiring  the  Sloop 
Sarah  John  Bartlet  Master   from  Philadelphia  (now  detained 
below)  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town. 
In  Order  thereto, 

Voted,  That  m*".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  go  on 
board  the  said  Sloop  (m"*.  Isaac  providing  a  Boat)  and  that  he 
make  Enquiry  what  State  of  Health  they  are  in,  and  Whether 
they  have  Aired  themselves,  their  Cloathing  and  Bedding,  according 
to  Order,  as  Entred  on  Fryday  last  the  3^.  instant.  And  that  he 
Report  thereon  to  the  Select  Men,  as  soon  as  possible. 

[145.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  7,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon .  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Savell  reported  According  to  Order  Yesterday  as  follows. 
Viz*. 

That  he  had  Visited  the  Sloop  Sarah  Capt.  Bartlet  Master,  That 
he  found  the  Sloops  Company  and  the  Passengers  all  in  good 
health,  and  upon  Enquiry  was  informed  That  they  had  taken  Care 
to  Air  themselves  their  Cloathing  and  Bedding,  and  had  also 
Scoured  and  Aired  the  said  Sloop,  according  to  Order. 

The  Select  Men  having  Considered  the  Circumstances  of  the 
said  Sloop,  and  m"".  Savells  Report,  Are  of  Opinion,  that  She  may 
be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  without  any  Hazard  of  Com- 
municating the  Small  Pox  to  the  Inhabitants,  And  Ordered  a 
Certificate  to  be  drawn  Accordingly. 

[146.]  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesties  Name  requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town,  Qualified  as  the  Law  directs,  To  Convene  at  the 
Town  house,  on  Saturday  the  11**^.  of  June,  Currant  at  Three 
O'clock  in  the  afternoon  ;  In  order  to  take  under  Consideration  a 
Vote  pass'd  at  a  Publick  Town  Meeting  the  4'^.  of  May  last, 
relating  to  the  Sale  of  the  Three  Tracts  of  Land,  lately  Granted 
by  the  Great  and  General  Court,  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  to 
do  what  may  then  be  tho't  proper  referring  thereto.  To  Chuse 
Seven  Grand  Jurors  for  the  Several  Courts  of  General  Sessions  of 
the  Peace  to  be  held  at  Boston,  Successively  for  One  Year ;  And 
Also  to  be  present  at  the  Drawing  the  Tickets  for  Ten  Petit 


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Jurors  for  July  Court,  According  to  the  Direction  of  an  Act  for  the 
regular  Appointuient  of  Petit  Jurors,  made  in  the  Tenth  Year  of 
his  present  Majesties  Reign  &c.  &c. 

[147.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  8,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"*. 
•Capt.  A^initage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m"".  Benjamin  Whitnej^  lately  come  into 
this  Town,  from  Marlborough,  to  be  an  Inhabitant,  and  to  Open  a 
Shop,  According  to  his  desire  as  Entred  the  25'^.  May  last.  He 
having  given  Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  Men.  As  the  Law  directs. 

Upon  a  Motion  "  made.  Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and 
hereby  is  directed,  to  keep  an  Account  of  Such  Persons  as  shall 
from  time  to  time  hereafter  be  Warned  to  depart  the  Town,  by 
Order  of  the  Select  Men  and  of  the  return  of  their  Officer  for  the 
time  being,  made  thereon. 

[148.]  Liberty  is  Granted  to  Susanna  Jackson  lately  Im- 
ported from  Martha's  Vineyard  with  Two  Children,  to  be  an  In- 
habitant, Having  giving  Security  by  Capt.  David  Lupton  and 
Alexander  Fullerton's  Bond  in  the  Penalty  of  Three  Hundred 
Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  all  Charge,  As  the  Law 
directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  9.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Select  men  having  desired  a  Meeting  of  the  Committee  of 
the  General  Court  for  admitting  Settlers  in  the  Three  Townships 
lately  Granted  by  the  said  Court  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  The  fol- 
lowing Gentlemen  met  them  accordingly,  Viz*. 
[149.]  The  Hon.  Elisha  Cooke  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq''. 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'". 
Mr.  Thomas  Cushing  Jun"". 
Mr.  Timothy  Prout 
And  after  some  Discourse,  It  was  Unanimously  agreed,  as  most 
adviseable.  Viz'. 

That  the  Sale  of  the  Three  Tracts  of  Land  by  Auction  on  the 
30*''.  instant  be  not  proceeded  in.  But  that  when  the  Select  Men 
shall  have  made  an  Agreement  with  a  Sufficient  Number  of  Per- 
sons to  Undertake  the  Settlement  of  the  Three  Townships, 
According  to  the  Conditions  of  the  Grant,  They  appl}'  to  the 


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Committee  of  the  Court,  as  aforesaid,  to  admit  the  said  Persons 
as  Settlers  Accordingly. 

June  10.  1737. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  Mess".  Thomas  Foster  and  John 
Indicott  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement  in  Marlborough  Street,  and  to 
open  the  Ground  in  Order  to  lay  a  Drain  from  their  House  in  said 
Street,  into  the  Common  Shoar  in  Summer  Street ;  Upon  Con- 
dition, That  [150.]  Tbey  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and 
Pavement,  and  keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  15,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  and  hereby  is  set  and 
Stated,  at  15/  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  And  is  as  follows,  Viz'. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  7. 

Wheaten  3.  11. 

Household  4.  15. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1.6.  4. 

Ordered,  That  m"".  Savell  take  Care  Speedily  to  Collect  and 
receive  the  Scales  and  [151,]  Weights  belonging  to  the  Town 
and  lately  made  Use  of  in  the  Several  Markets,  and  that  he  bring 
them  to  the  Town  Clerk's  office,  and  lodge  them  there,  till  further 
Order. 

Mr.  Joseph  Brandon  and  m''.  Loriug  Appear'd  with  m''.  Sweetser 
One  of  the  Scavingers,  Complaining  That  the  W^ater  Standing 
makes  a  very  bad  Slough  before  their  W^arehouses  in  Merchants 
Row,  on  the  Dock,  which  is  become  a  Nusance  Praying  some  Care 
may  be  taken  for  a  remedy.  Accordingly, 

Capt.  Armitage  was  desired  to  take  Care  to  Remedy  the  said 
inconvenience  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m"".  Daniel  Johonnot  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Union  Street,  in  Order  to  Clear 
his  Drain  ;  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  same 
again  and  keep  it  in  Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  Men. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m'.  Robert  Gutteridge  [^152.]  To  Dig 
up  the  Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Fish  Street,  in  Order  to 
open  and  Clear  his  Drain,  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make 
good  the  Ground  and  Pavement,  keeping  the  same  in  Hepair  from 
time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

Thomas  Howard  Locksmith  with  his  Wife,  were  lately  bro't  into 
this  Town,  by  Capt.  Vittery,  from  Georges  River  (at  the  Eastward) . 
The  said  Howard  appearing  Desires  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  and 
follow  his  said  Calling  in  Battery  March.  In  Order  therdo,  lie 
was  Ordered  to  appear  next  Wednesday,  with  Sufficient  Bondsmen 


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to  Indemnify  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs,  in  the  Penalty  of  Two 
Hundred  Pounds. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  18,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Ca[)t.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[153,]  Nathanael  Freeman,  Master  of  the  Sloop  Yarmouth 
from  Philadelphia,  being  Sworn  before  the  Hon.  Edward  Hutchin- 
son Esq',  and  Examin'd  Informs  as  followeth,  Vizt.  That  he  left 
Philadelphia  the  11*''.  of  June  Currant  arriving  here  this  Day,  The 
Sloops  Company  Consist  of  Flour.  That  he  brought  Two  Passen- 
gers, That  himself  and  his  Three  men  have  never  had  the  Small 
Pox,  but  that  the  Two  Passengers  have  had  it  formerly  ;  That 
he  was  at  Philadelphia  about  Three  Weeks,  and  when  he  left  that 
City  he  Did  not  hear  of  One  Person  that  was  then  Sick  of  the 
Small  Pox,  That  his  Loading  Consist  of  250  Barrells  of  Flour,  and 
3  Tons  of  Barr  Iron.  Voted,  That  the  said  Master  repair  on 
board  his  said  Sloop  and  there  remain  with  his  Men  until  further 
order. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  20,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hancock  and  Capt.  Freeman  Appearing  [154.]  and  In- 
forming, That  he  the  said  Freeman  with  his  Company  had  Obey'd 
the  orders  of  the  Select  Men,  as  Entred  last  Saturday,  And  now 
pray'd  he  might  have  Libert}^  to  come  to  the  Wharf  and  Unlade 
his  Cargo. 

Upon  which  the  Question  being  put. 

It  was  Voted  in  the  Affirmative.  Upon  Condition  that  the  said 
Sloop  and  hands  be  as  soon  as  Conveniently  may,  dismistand  Sent 
to  the  Cape  where  she  belongs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  June  22,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lvman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Voted,  That  the  Visitation  of  the  Publick  Schools  be  Attended 
on  Tuesday  next,  the  28*''.  of  June  instant  And  that  the  following 
Gentlemen  be  desired  to  Accompany  the  Select  Men,  on  that 
Occasion,  Viz'. 

[155.]       The  Hon.  Elisha  Cooke  Esq"". 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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The  Hon.  Richard  Bill  Esq'. 
John  Read  Esq'. 

The  Rev.  m'.  Nathanael  Williams 

The  Rev.  m'.  Thomas  Prince 

The  Rev  m'.  John  Webb 

The  Rev.  m'.  Samuel  Checkley 

The  Rev.  m'.  William  Welsteed 

The  Rev.  m'.  Joshua  Gee  and 

Mr.  Thomas  Gushing  Jun'. 
And  that  m'.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  and  Ordered  to  Wait 
on  the  Gentlemen  aforenamed,  and  Acquaint  them  of  this  Appoint- 
ment, and  the  Select  mens  desire  that  they  would  please  to  Afford 
their  Company,  and  to  meet  at  the  Town  house,  at  10  o'Clock  in 
the  Morning  of  said  Day,  and  Also  that  he  Inform  the  School 
Masters  of  this  Appointment. 

Voted  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  a  Committee  to 
provide  a  Dinner  at  the  Oiange  tree,  for  about  Twenty  Gentlemen, 
on  the  Day  of  the  Visitation. 

Mr.  Henry  Gibbon  Prays  the  Select  Men  would  Appoint  [156.] 
a  time  to  run  the  line  betwixt  the  High  Way  on  the  Neck,  and  the 
Salt  Ponds  &c. 

Voted  That  ra'.  CoUson  and  m'.  Hutchinson  be  added  to  the 
Committee  of  the  Select  Men  appointed  the  13^^.  April  last,  to 
Treat  with  the  Gentlemen,  the  Attorneys  for  the  Town,  in  the 
Case  between  the  Town  and  James  Everill's  Heirs,  and  that  they 
be  desired  to  Meet  at  the  House  of  John  Jeffries  Esq',  tomorrow 
at  P^leven  o'Clock  upon  that  Affair. 

Upon  a  motion  of  m'.  James  Townsend  Praying  for  Liberty  to 
Erect  a  Tomb  in  the  Old  burying  place,  where  are  two  brick  Graves 
belonging  to  his  Family. 

Voted  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  desired  to 
View  the  Place,  Consider  the  Motion  and  Report  thereon. 

Capt.  Armitage  is  also  desired  to  take  the  Care  of  some  neces- 
sary Rei)airs  in  the  Towns  Wall  in  Queen  Street,  adjoining  to  the 
Towns  house  in  the  tenure  of  Mess".  Henley  and  Moulin. 

[157.]  Mr.  Edward  Bromfield,  Appearing,  Recommended 
John  Hooker  and  Thomas  Moulin  jun'.  as  proper  Peisons  to  be 
Emjjloy'd  in  the  Watch  call'd  the  Merchants  Watch,  Revived  by 
the  Vote  of  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  the  3*^.  of  May  last  past, 
and  desiring  the  said  Hooker  and  Moulin  may  l)e  Approved  and 
Admitted  Accordingly,  if  the  Select  Men  shall  see  meet. 

Voted,  That  m'.  Savell  notify  the  said  Hooker  and  Moulin  to 
attend  upon  the  Select  Men,  at  their  Meeting  next  Wednesday. 

Mr.  Martin  Unwin  Stationer  and  Book  binder  from  London  desir- 
ing Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  in  the  Town  and  to  follow  his  said 
Calling,  And  it  appearing  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men 
that  tiie  said  Unwin  hath  brought  with  him  Effects  Sufficient  to 
Indemnify  the  Town  according  to  Law.  Liberty  to  open  a  Shop 
&c.  is  Accordingly  Granted. 

Jonathan  Star  from  Natomy  in  the  Township  in  Cambridge  hav- 
ing resided  in  this  Town  ever  Since  last  March  was  Twelve  month, 
with  his  Wife  and  One  Child,  Informs  that  they  liv'd  first  [158.] 


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with  m^  Grainger,  and  that  they  live  at  present  in  the  House  for- 
merly the  fStar  Tavern  in  Union  Street  with  Richard  Goldsmith. 
The  said  Star  Prays  for  Liberty  to  Dwell  in  the  Town  and  to  Open 
a  Shop  in  Order  to  Carry  on  his  Business,  Viz*,  of  a  Taylor.  He 
was  Ordered  to  Procure  Bondsmen  for  his  Wife  and  Child  to  Attend 
next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  24,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  by  a  List  of  Passengers  from  the  Impost  Office,  It 
appears  that  Bryan  Karrick  (a  Transport)  and  Catharine  Driscoll 
(Spinster)  were  Imported  in  the  Ship  Catharine  Robert  Waters 
Master  from  Ireland.  The  said  Capt  Waters  appear'd,  together 
with  m'^.  Thomas  Gunter  Merchant.  When  m"".  Gunter  Promised 
the  Select  Men  that  he  would  Sufficiently  Scare  and  Indemnify 
the  Town  [159.]  From  all  Charge  by  reason  of  the  said  Karrick 
and  Driscoll,  but  as  to  giving  Bond,  he  pray'd  to  be  Excused  for 
a  few  Days. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  27,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  Reporting  upon  the  Motion 
and  desire  of  m"".  James  Townsend  as  Entred  the  22*^.  of  June 
instant.  It  was  Accordingly  Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  to  m^ 
James  Townsend  to  Erect  a  Tomb  in  the  Old  Burying  place,  where 
there  are  Two  Brick  Graves  belonging  to  the  Family  of  Towmsend 
and  Devenport. 

Mr.  Thomas  Fleet  being  Sent  for,  Attended  Accordingly,  and 
after  some  Discourse  with  him.  It  was. 

[100.]  Voted,  That  the  said  m\  Fleet  be  Employed  as  the 
Auctioneer  in  the  Sale  of  the  Three  Tracts  of  Land,  Appointed  to 
be  sold  by  Auction,  on  Thursday  the  30"\  of  June  Currant. 

Tuesday,  June  28"\  1737 
This  Day  the  Select  Men  Visited  the  Publick  Schools  within  the 
Town-,  Accompanied  by  the  following  Gentle  men.  Viz*. 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq*". 

The  Hon.  Richard  Bill  Esq"-. 

John  Read  Esquire 

The  Rev.  m'r  Nathan ael  Williams 

The  Rev.  m^  Thomas  Prince 

The  Rev.  m*".  John  Webb 

The  Rev.  m''.  Samuel  Checkley 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


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The  Rev.  m\  William  Welsteed 

The  Rev.       Joshua  Gee  and 

Mr.  Thomas  Gushing,  Jun^ 
Agreeable  to  a  Vote  of  the  Town  at  a  Publick  Meeting  the  14*^. 
of  March,  last  past ;  And  found  the  said  Schools  under  a  good 
regulation. 

[161.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  29,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsy  th 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

According  to  Order,  John  Hooker,  and  Thomas  Moulin  Jun"". 
Attended,  Who  were  named  and  recommended  by  m"".  Edward  Brom- 
field  as  Suitable  Persons  to  be  Emplo3-ed  as  Watchmen  in  the 
Merchants  Watch  so  Called,  as  Entred  the  22*^.  instant.  After 
some  Discourse  with  the  said  Hooker  and  Moulin,  They  were 
Accordingly  Approved  of,  and  Admitted  Watchmen  on  the  said 
Watch,  Called  the  Mercliants  Watch  on  the  Town  Dock. 

Voted,  That  the  Fifty  Pound  Allowed  by  the  Town  at  a 
Publick  Meeting  of  the  Inhabitants  the  3"^.  of  May  last  past  for  and 
towards  the  Support  of  the  Merchants  Watch,  be  drawn  for 
Quarterly,  According  to  former  Custom,  and  [16^.]  The  Drafts 
be  made  on  the  Treasurer  Payable  to  m'.  Edward  Bromfield,  for 
that  use. 

Voted,  That  m'*.  Andrew  Lane  be  desired  and  Impowered  in 
behalf  of  the  Town  of  Boston  to  Prosecute  an  Affair  formerly  put 
into  his  Hands  (as  appears  b}^  the  Select  Mens  Minutes,  as  Entred 
the  5*'\  Feburay  1734)  Viz^  For  the  recover}^  of  a  Debt  due  to  the 
Town  from  the  Estate  of  Edward  Alley n,  lying  in  Wings  Lane, 
for  the  Maintenance  of  Martha  Alley n,  at  the  Almshouse  for  many- 
years  at  the  Town's  Charge  and  that  he  take  what  Steps  he  may 
think  proper  in  Order  thereto,  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Deacon  Josias  Byles  Informs  that  One  Nicholas  Blnncher  with 
his  W^ife  and  3  or  4  Childien  lately  come  into  this  Town  from 
North  Carolina  with  Christopher  Filden,  no'w  live  in  a  Certain 
Tenement  of  His  in  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town. 

Whereas  according  to  Order  of  the  [163.]  Town  at  a  Publick 
Meeting,  on  Tuesday  the  Third  of  May  last,  The  Sale  of  the  Three 
Townships  by  Publick  Auction,  is  this  Day  to  be  Attended.  The 
Conditions  of  the  Sale  being  drawn  up,  and  Voted,  are  Ordered  to 
be  here  recorded  as  follows.  Viz'. 

The  Conditions  of  the  Sale  of  the  Grants  made  by  the 
Great  and  General  Court,  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  of  Three 
Tracts  of  Land,  each  of  the  Contents  of  Six  miles  Squares,  as 
follows,  Viz'. 

1.  That  each  of  the  said  Tracts  of  Land  be  set  up  to  Sale 
Single. 


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2.  That  the  Townships  called  Number  One,  be  set  up  at  one 
Thousand  Pounds. 

3.  That  the  Township  called  Number  Two,  be  set  up  at  Thir- 
teen Hundred  Pounds. 

4.  That  the  Township  which  is  not  yet  laid  out,  be  set  up,  at 
one  Thousand  Pounds. 

5.  That  the  Bidders  advance  Twenty  Pounds  at  each  Bid. 

6.  That  if  two  Persons  shall  happen  to  Bid  together  the  Tract 
then  upon  Sale,  to  be  put  up  again. 

7.  The  Highest  Bidder  to  be  the  Buyer  Provided  [164,]  He 
Complys  with  the  Conditions  of  the  Courts  Grant,  respecting  the 
Settlement  of  the  Lands  &c. 

8.  That  the  Highest  Bidder  for  each  Township,  Pay  down  the 
Sum  of  Fift3^  Pounds  as  Earnest  money,  into  the  Hands  of  the 
Select  Men,  which  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds  is  to  be  Accounted  as  part 
of  Payment ;  Provided  One  third  part  of  the  Purchase  Considera- 
tion (inclusive  thereof)  be  paid  at  the  time  of  Executing  the  Deed, 
Which  shall  be  performed  within  the  Space  of  Fourteen  Days, 
from  the  Day  of  Sale,  upon  the  Forfeiture  of  the  said  Fifty  Pounds 
paid  as  Earnest.  That  the  Buyer  also  Pay  One  third  part  more 
of  the  Purchase  Consideration,  within  the  Space  of  Six  Months, 
Commencing  from  the  Day  of  Sale  ;  and  the  Residue  or  remaining 
third  part  of  the  money  within  Twelve  months  from  the  Day  of 
Sale,  as  above. 

9.  That  the  Buyer  give  Bonds  for  the  said  Payments  to  the 
Approbation  of  the  Select  Men,  Or,  if  the  whole  Sum  be  paid  upon 
the  Executing  the  Deed  or  Deeds,  then  in  that  Case  the  Buyer 
shall  receive  by  way  of  Discount,  so  much  Money,  as  the  Interest 
would  come  to,  [165,]  at  the  times  of  Payment  aforementioned. 
Boston,  June  30,  1737. 

Upon  the  forementioned  Conditions,  The  said  Sale  was  pro- 
ceeding in,  as  follows,  Viz^ 

1.  The  (^rant  of  the  Tract  of  Land,  not  yet  laid  out  was  Sold, 
to  the  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^  (he  being  the  highest  Bidder) 
for  the  Sum  of  Thirteen  Hundred  and  Twenty  Pounds. 

2.  The  Township  called  Number  One,  laid  out  near  the  Town 
of  Deerfield,  was  Sold  to  John  Read  Esq"",  (he  being  the  highest 
Bidder)  for  the  Sum  of  One  Thousand  and  Twenty  Pounds. 

3.  The  Townships  called  Number  Two,  laid  out  also  near  the 
Town  of  Deerfield,  was  Sold  to  Joseph  Heath  Esq^  of  Roxbury, 
(He  being  the  highest  Bidder)  for  the  Sum  of  Thirteen  Hundred 
and  Twenty  Pounds. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  4,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

[166.]  Capt.  John  Painter  Master  of  the  Sloop  Humbird  from 
Philadelphia,  being  present,  and  Sworn  before  m*".  Justice  Sewall, 


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Inforra'cl  the  Select  Men,  That  he  left  that  place  about  a  Fortnight 
ago  ;  That  According  to  the  best  Information  he  had.  The  City  had 
been  free  from  the  Small  pox  for  a  Considerable  time  ;  That  his 
Pussengers  were  Five,  Viz^  Three  men  aiid  Two  women  That  liis 
Loading  Consists  of  Flour  and  Two  Cases  of  Linnens. 

Upon  Consideration  whereof,  the  Select  Men  Signed  a  Certificate, 
Signifying  that  in  their  opinion  the  said  Sloop  might  be  permitted 
to  come  up  to  Town,  witijout  any  Danger  to  the  Inhabitants. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  7,  1737. 

Present 
Tiie  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Capt.  Samuel  Everton  Master  of  the  Schooner  Betty  from 
Philadelphia,  being  present  [107.]  Informs  That  he  came  from 
thence  the  25^^.  of  June  last,  and  that  he  made  particular  Enquiry 
relating  to  the  Small  l^ox,  and  Informs  That  he  understood  the  City 
had  been  free  from  that  Distemper  for  a  Considerable  time.  That 
his  Company  Consists  of  Flour,  and  he  has  Bro't  one  Passenger 
and  that  they  are  all  in  good  health.  Accordingly, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''.  Capt.  Armitage  and 
Capt.  Lyman  be  desired  to  Wait  upon  His  Excellency,  the  Gov- 
ernour,  and  to  Inform  His  Excellency  That  it  is  their  opinion 
there  is  no  necessity  that  the  Vessells  coming  from  Philadelphia 
should  any  longer  be  Stop'd  by  the  Castle  on  account  of  the  Small 
Pox. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m'.  James  ScoUay  to  take  up  the  Pave- 
ment and  Dig  up  the  Ground  in  Water  Street,  in  Order  to  lay  a 
Drain  into  the  Common  Shoar  from  his  House  in  said  Street,  Upon 
Condition  tiiat  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement 
again,  and  keep  the  same  in  Kepair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satis- 
faction of  the  Select  Men. 

[168.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  7,  1737. 

Present 
Tlie  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  John  Johnson  Gunsmith  from  London  appearing  accom- 
panied by  m^  John  Smith  Merchant  Desired  Liberty  to  Open  a 
Shop,  in  this  Town,  in  order  to  follow  his  said  Calling.  The 
Motion  being  Considered. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  Accordingly. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  Peter  Boylston  late  of  Brooklin  to  become 
an  Inhabitant  of  this  Town,  and  to  Open  a  Shop,  According  lo  his 
Desire  ;  Upon  Condition  that  his  Brethren,  Dr.  Zabdiel  Boylston 
and  nr.  Thomas  Boylston  enter  into  Bond  with  him  in  the  Sum 


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[169,]  of  Five  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the 
Law  directs,  on  account  of  his  Wife  and  Four  Children. 

Mr.  Henry  D3^re  by  order  of  the  overseers  of  the  Poor,  Informs 
that  by  their  order  he  has  Warned  Samuel  Dixon  and  Elizabeth 
Paul  (on  the  6*^.  of  July  Currant)  to  depart  this  Town. 

Deacon  Cornelius  Thayer  appearing,  Pray'd  That  the  Select  Men 
would  please  to  Employ  Andrew  Coffin  the  Sexton  of  the  Old 
Church,  in  Ringing  the  Bell  at  Five,  Eleven,  and  Nine  o'Clock,  in 
the  room  of  m^  Chambers,  who  now  performs  that  Service,  Offering 
some  reasons,  and  then  with  drew. 

The  said  Motion  being  refer'd  for  Consideration,  Ordered,  That 
m*".  Savell  notify  John  Chambers  to  Attend  next  Wednesday. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  for  Viewing  the  New  Road  in  Rumney 
Marsh,  In  order  thereto, 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  Write  a  Letter  to 
Capt.  Oliver,  Signifying  That  the  Select  Men  desire  to  know 
whether  he  has  compleated  [170.]  that  Work,  and  if  he  has  not, 
That  they  desire  he  would  Speedily  finish  it,  and  upon  Information 
of  it's  being  so  done,  they  are  ready  to  appoint  a  Day  to  View  the 
same,  in  order  to  Conclude  the  whole  of  that  affair. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'".  Capt.  Armitage  and 
m'.  Hutchinson  be  a  Committee  to  Consider  what  is  to  be  done  in 
order  to  the  perfecting  the  Sale  of  the  Grants  of  Tlu'ee  Townships 
by  Auction,  the  30*^  of  June  last,  and  passing  proper  Instruments 
of  Conveyance  of  the  Towns  right  in  them,  to  the  respective  Pur- 
chasers, and  other  matters  relating  thereto  ;  and  to  Report  thereon 
next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  July  13.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[171.]  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  from  the  Committee 
appointed  the  7*^.  instant,  to  Consider  what  was  to  be  done  in 
order  to  the  perfecting  the  Sale  of  the  Grants  of  the  Tlirce  Town- 
ships and  passing  proper  Instruments  of  Conveyance  &c. 

Reported  as  follows,  Viz^ 

That  they  had  Discoursed  with  John  Read  Esq',  who  was  the 
Purchaser  of  one  of  the  said  Townships,  on  that  affair ;  Who  in- 
form'd  them.  That  by  reason  of  the  Court's  Sitting  he  was  full  of 
Business,  and  therefore  could  not  attend  at  the  time  Ap[)ointed ; 
But  that  he  would  prepare  the  Draft  of  a  Deed,  and  wait  upon  the 
Select  Men  with  it,  within  a  few  Days,  for  their  approbation. 

The  Committee  further  Reported,  That  in  their  opinion  it  might 
be  advise;ible  to  Inform,  The  Honourable  Jacob  Wendell  Esq"". 
John  Read  Esq"",  and  Joseph  Heath  Esq'.  That  the  Select  Men 


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are  now  ready  to  do  their  part,  respecting  the  Executing  Deeds  of 
Conveyance  to  each  of  them  respectively,  according  to  the  Condi- 
tions of  the  Sale.    Which  Report  being  accepted  ; 

Voted,  That  Richard  Hubbard  be  desired  [172.]  To  Wait 
upon  The  Flon.  Jacob  Wendell  P^scf.,  John  Read  Escf.,  and  Joseph 
Heath  Esq^  and  Inform  them,  in  the  name  of  the  Select  Men, 
That  they  are  ready  to  Execute  Deeds  of  Conveyance  to  etich  of 
them  respectively,  of  the  Tract  of  Land  by  them  Purchased  by  way 
of  Auction,  on  Thursda}^  the  30^^.  of  June  last  past.  According  to 
the  Conditions  of  the  said  Sale.  And  that  the  Select  Men  desire  the 
said  Gentlemen  to  meet  them  at  the  To^in  house.  Tomorrow 
Afternoon  at  Six  o'Clock  in  order  thereto. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m"".  Matthew  Leeky,  Wool  Comber 
from  London  in  the  New  England  Galley  Capt.  Stephen  Hall  Com- 
mander, to  Inhabit  within  this  Town  and  to  Open  a  Shop,  in  order 
to  follow  his  said  Calling,  It  appearing  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  Men  that  the  said  Leeky  has  brought  with  him  Sufficient 
Effects,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

John  Chambers  Attending  According  to  order,  was  Inform'd  of 
the  motion  made  [173.]  In  favour  of  Andrew  Coffin,  the  Sexton 
of  the  Old  Church,  Praying  that  he  might  be  Employed  in  Ringing 
the  Bell  at  Five,  Eleven,  and  Nine  o'Clock. 

Mr.  Chambers  accordingly  Signified  to  the  Select  Men.  his  Will- 
ingness to  resign  that  Office,  when  the  Quarter  was  Expired,  which 
would  be  upon  the  first  of  September  next. 

Several  Petitions  for  Licence  as  Taverners  or  Retailers  were 
Read. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  will  take  the  Petitions  for  Licences 
under  Consideration,  in  order  to  the  passing  upon  them,  tomorrow, 
at  Three  o'Clock  afternoon. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded. 

Voted,  That  Monday  next  the  18*^  instant  be  and  hereby  is 
Appointed  to  Consider  further  of,  in  Order  to  State  the  Wages  of 
the  Ticket  Porters  to  be  Employed  in  the  Town  of  Boston,  Accord- 
ing to  a  Law  of  this  Province  in  that  case  provided,  and  to  transact 
other  matters  relating  to  that  affair. 

[174.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  14,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

According  to  the  Desire  of  the  Select  Men,  as  Entred  the  13^^. 
instant. 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq"".  John  Read  Esq'',  and  Joseph 
Heath  Esq^  were  Present.  And  m^  Read  having  prepared  a  Deed 
in  order  to  its  being  Executed,  According  to  his  Promise  yesterday, 
Presented  it  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  Consideration,  Which 


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being  Read  and  approved,  the  same  was  Executed  by  all  the  Select 
Men,  and  Acknowledged  before  The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'., 
m""  Read  at  the  same  time  making  the  first  Payment,  according 
to  the  Conditions  of  the  Sale,  Viz*,  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred 
and  Forty  Pounds;  And  gave  [1.75.]  Two  Bond  Viz^  one  Bond 
for  the  Payment  of  Three  Hundred  and  forty  Pounds,  on  or  before 
the  30'''.  Day  of  December  next ;  and  another  Bond  for  the  Pay- 
ment of  the  remaining  Sum  of  Three  Hundred  and  Forty  Pounds,  on 
or  before  the  30*^.  Day  of  June  next.  In  the  whole  making  the  Sum 
of  One  Thousand  and  Twenty  Pounds,  the  Purchase  Consideration, 
for  the  Township  Number  One. 

Tiie  Select  men  at  the  same  time  directed  the  Town  Clerk  to 
Draw  a  Deed  for  the  Township  Number  Two  to  Joseph  Heath 
Esq',  (of  the  same  tenor  with  m".  Read's)  in  Order  to  its  being 
Executed  on  Wednesday  next. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  20,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m'.  Walsingham  Turner  [176.]  Peruke 
maker  from  London,  in  the  Ship  Industry,  Capt.  Shepardson 
Commander,  to  Inhabit  within  this  Town,  and  to  Open  a  Shop 
in  Order  to  follow  his  said  Calling,  It  Appearing  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  Men,  thnt  the  said  Turner  brought  with  him 
Effects  to  a  Value  Sufficient  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law 
directs. 

The  List  of  Licences  for  the  year  1730,  Exhibited  by  the  Clerk 
of  the  Peace  for  Suffolk  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  approbation, 
having  been  duly  Considered,  and  the  Select  Men  making  no  Ex- 
ception to  any  as  Unfit  to  hold  and  Exercise  their  said  Licences, 
and  having  noted  against  the  Names  of  Persons  since  married. 
Removed  or  Dead, 

Voted  That  a  Copy  of  the  said  List  be  transmitted  to  the  Clerk 
of  the  Peace  aforesaid,  with  a  proper  Certificate,  Endorsed. 

The  form  of  the  Certificate  as  follows  Viz*. 

Boston  sc. 

A  List  of  the  names  of  Pesons  Licensed  to  Sell  Drink  according 
to  [177,]  Their  Several  Licences  in  the  year  1736.  being  trans- 
mitted  to  the  Select  Men  of  Boston,  by  the  Clerk  of  the  Peace  of 
the  County  of  Suffolk,  for  their  approbation  (Whereof  the  fore- 
going is  a  true  Copy)  The  Select  Men  having  Considered  tlie  same, 
They  Except  to  none  but  such  as  are  noted  as  Married,  Removed 
or  Dead 

By  Order  of  the  Select  Men 
July  20,  1737.  "  Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  22.  1737. 


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61 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchhison 

The  Select  Men  receiving  a  Venire  for  the  Choice  of  Jurors,  to 
Serve  at  the  Superior  Court ;  to  be  holden  at  Boston,  for  the 
County  of  Suffolk  the  Second  Tuesday  of  August  next,  m^  Con- 
stable Farnum  being  also  present,  It  was  agreed,  That  [178.] 
The  meeting  of  the  Inhabitants  (or  the  Choice  of  Jurors,  should 
be  on  Tuesday  next,  the  26*^.  Currant  at  Three  o'Clock  Afternoon, 
And  the  Venire  was  delivered  to  m".  Constable  Farnum,  in  order 
to  have  the  Town  Warned,  and  he  was  also  directed  to  take  Care 
that  the  District  of  Rumney  Marsh  be  duly  Warned  also. 

Joseph  Heath  Esq'",  being  present  according  to  appointment, 
and  a  Deed  being  drawn  according  to  order,  was  Read  and  ap- 
proved, and  accordingly  Executed  by  all  the  Select  Men,  for  the 
Township  Number  Two,  Sold  to  the  said  Heath  by  Auction  the 
30^.  of  June  last,  and  acknowledged  befor  m^  Justice  Sewall  at 
the  same  time,  CoP.  Heath  made  the  first  Payment  Viz*,  the  Sum 
of  Four  Hundred  and  Forty  Pounds,  according  to  the  Conditions 
of  the  Sale,  and  Executed  Two  Bonds  for  the  other  Two  Payments, 
Viz*.  One  Bond  for  the  Payment  of  Four  Hundred  and  Forty 
Pounds  on  or  before  the  30"\  Day  of  December  next,  and  another 
Bond  for  the  Payment  of  the  remaining  Sum  of  Four  Hundred  and 
Forty  Pounds  [179.]  on  or  before  the  30*^.  Day  of  June  next,  In 
the  whole,  making  the  Sum  of  Thirteen  Hundred  and  Twenty 
Pounds,  the  Purchase  Consideration  for  the  said  Township. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  25,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  ClaVk 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Ordered,  That  ra'.  Jose[)li  Uran  have  the  Charge  of  the  Water 
Engine,  kept  in  the  Engine  house  at  the  Dock,  and  that  he  be 
Allowed  Twelve  Men  (beside  himself)  Viz*. 

(Joseph  Uran) 

Ichabod  Rogers 

John  Homer 

John  Durham 

Joseph  Louden  Jun'. 

Thomas  Atkins  Jun'. 

William  Peck 
/  Nathanael  Brewer 

William  Snoden 

Benjamin  Barnard 


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\  Benjamin  Eustiis 

William  Eustas  and 
John  Hood 

[180.]  And  in  Case  there  Should  happen  any  Diference  at 
any  time  among  them,  that  they  Should  want  to  put  out,  or  take 
in  a  Man,  Joseph  Uran,  who  has  the  Charge  of  the  Engine,  shall 
give  an  Account  of  the  same  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  allowance 
or  approbation,  and  Orders  for  their  Proceeding.  And  at  any  time, 
if  a  Fire  should  break  out,  the  said  Uran  is  Ordered  to  Improve 
the  said  Engine,  Where  he  thinks  he  may  do  the  most  Service ; 
And  to  take  Care  that  at  no  time  the  Doors  of  the  Engine  house, 
be  obstructed  by  Snow  &c.  and  to  Work  the  said  Engine,  Once 
every  month  from  the  first  of  April,  to  the  first  of  October,  And 
to  See  that  the  Engine  and  Paisl  be  kept  in  good  order.  And  for 
their  Care  and  Diligence  in  the  same,  the  Town  at  their  Meeting 
the  \4:^^.  of  March  last  have  by  a  Vote,  freed  them  from  all  other 
Offices  in  the  Town  for  this  year. 

Mr.  Moulin  Complaining  that  the  House  which  he  rents  of  the 
Town,  in  Queen  Street  is  become  Leaky,  and  wants  some  Repairs 
accordingly.  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  [181.]  and  m*". 
CoUson  be  and  hereby  are  desired  to  take  Care  that  the  Necessary 
repairs  of  the  said  House  be  Effected  as  soon  as  may  be. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  27,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Richard  Baily,  Clothier,  late  of  Stoughton,  with  bis  Wife 
Esther  and  Seven  Children,  namely,  Esther,  Mary,  James,  Edward, 
Richard,  Hannah  and  Henry,  are  admitted  Inhabitants  of  this 
Town,  the  said  Baily  having  given  Bond  with  Two  Suretys, 
Viz'.  Mess".  John  Procter  and  Benjamin  Loudon  in  the  Sum  of 
Five  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs, 
And  he  has  Liberty  Granted  to  set  up  and  follow  his  said  Calling. 

Thomas  Howard,  Locksmith,  lately  come  into  this  Town  from 
Georges  River  with  his  Wife  Ehz^.  are  [1  82.]  admitted  Inhabi- 
tants, And  he  has  Liberty  Granted  to  Open  a  Shop  and  Exercise  his 
said  Calling,  Upon  Condition  that  he  procure  Mess".  James  Gordon 
i\nd  John  Poyntz  to  become  Bound  with  him  in  the  Sum  of  Two 
Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Joshua  Child  of  Brookliu  Appeared  and  Signified  his  Desire 
to  Hire  a  Peiee  of  Marsh  on  Boston  neck,  belonging  to  the  Town, 
which  for  some  time  past  has  been  Improved  by  Col°.  Joshua  Lamb, 
Accordingly  in  Order  thereto. 

Voted,  J  hat  Capt.  Armitage,  m\  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  be 
and  hereby  are  Desired  to  View  the  said  Peice  of  Marsh,  on 
Fryday  next,  at  5  o'Clock  in  the  Afternoon,  and  m'.  Child  is 
desired  to  meet  them  at  the  same  time  and  place. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737.  63 

Capt.  Lyman  Informs  that  John  Colman  Esq',  has  lately  made 
an  p]ncroachment  upon  a  Certain  Slip  or  Highway  which  was 
formerly  given  to  Sundry  Proprietors  by  Major  Thomas  Clark, 
which  Slip  runs  from  Fish  Street  near  m'.  Jonathan  Mountforts. 

[183,]  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Search  the  Towns 
Records  as  also  the  Records  of  the  County  in  order  to  find  how 
the  Conveyance  was  made  to  the  Select  Men  of  Boston  either  by 
the  said  Major  Clark,  or  by  m".  Keayne. 

August  3,  1737. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  Mess'"'.  Joseph  Green  and  Isaac 
Walker  to  Dig  up  the  Ground  in  Brattle  Street  in  order  to  lay  a 
Drain  into  the  Common  Shore,  from  a  House  they  are  Building  in 
the  said  Street  Upon  Condition  that  they  forthwith  make  good  the 
Ground  again,  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to 
the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug*.  3.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq', 
Capt.  armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[184.]  The  Widow  Calef  Informs  (by  m'.  Collson)  That  One 
Lovet  with  her  Child  lately  from  Groton  in  Connecticut  at  present 
reside  at  her  House 

Ordered,  That  m"".  Savell  give  Warning  to  Nicholas  Blancher  to 
Depart  the  Town,  with  his  Wife  and  Children  the  said  Blancher 
came  from  North  Carolina  with  one  Tilden,  and  lives  in  a  Tene- 
ment of  m^  Josias  Byles  as  Entred  June  29*^.  past. 

M"".  Collson  from  the  Committee  Appointed  to  Let  the  Marsh  on 
Boston  Neck,  as  Entred  the  27.  July  past.  Reported,  That  the 
Committee  had  Viewed  the  said  Peice  of  Marsh,  and  had  agreed 
with  m^  Joshua  Child  of  Brooklin,  That  for  Four  Pounds  he  is  to 
have  the  Crop  of  Grass  growing  thereon  for  this  Year. 

Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Lyman  being  sometime  since  desired 
to  Wait  on  the  Rev.  m^  Gee,  and  to  desire  him  to  give  them  what 
Information  he  can,  relating  to  the  High  Way  [185.]  to  the 
North  Mills  ;  Reported, 

That  they  had  Accordingly  Waited  on  m'.  Gee,  Who  informed 
them  that  he  had  no  Writings  relating  to  that  Affair ;  But  that  he 
would  wait  on  them  upon  the  Spot,  and  shew  them  the  bounds  of 
the  said  High  Way  as  he  had  been  Informed  by  his  Father,  Which 
he  accordingly  did. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  be  desired  to  take 
Care,  That  a  Petition  be  prepared  and  seasonably  presented  to 
His  Excellency  the  Governour  and  the  Honourable  Council  in 
order  to  obtain  the  appointment  of  a  Special  Judge  for  the  Supe- 


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rior  Court  to  be  held  in  Boston  the  Second  Tuesday  of  August 
Currant,  upon  the  Review  of  the  Actions  depending,  and  then  to 
be  tried,  between  the  Town  of  Boston  and  the  Heirs  of  James 
Everill,  In  the  room  of  the  Hon.  Paul  Dudley  Esq"". 

Upon  Complaint,  that  some  Repairs  are  necessary  at  the  North 
Schools,  more  Especially  the  Windows  of  the  North  Grammar 
School. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  m'-.  Hutchinson  [186.]  Be 
desired  to  take  Care  that  the  said  Repairs  be  P^ffected  in  the  best 
manner  they  can. 

Complaint  being  made  of  a  Nusance  at  the  lower  end  of  Cross 
Street  at  the  Town's  Slip  there. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  desired  to  take 
all  Necessary  Care  that  the  same  be  Speedily  remedied. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug*.  10,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  m'".  Richard  Shute  was  return'd  as  Removed  in  the  List 
of  Licences  transmitted  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Peace  and  it  happen'd 
thro'  a  Misinformation,  The  Town  Clerk  is  Order'd  to  Certify,  That 
the  Select  men  do  approve  of  the  Renewing,  his  Licence  as  a  Re- 
tailer for  the  year  ensuing. 

[187.]  Mr.  Joseph  Grant  Informs  That  One  m^  Campbell 
has  his  Wife  and  Child  come  into  the  Town  from  New  York,  and 
that  tbey  now  live  in  a  part  of  said  Grants  house. 

Ordei  ed  That  m'.  Savell  Enquire  about  them  and  make  report 
next  Wednesday. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Willoughby  Sell  Rye  meal,  out  of  the  Granarj', 
after  the  rate  of  12/  p.  Bushel. 

William  Ames  a  Sawyer  with  his  Wife  and  One  Child  is  come 
inio  this  Town  from  Roxbury,  and  desires  to  be  Admitted  an  In- 
habitant, and  in  Order  there  to  he  was  Ordered  to  procure  Bonds- 
men and  to  attend  again  next  Wednesday  with  them. 

Mr.  Jonathan  Williams  Prays  the  Select  Men  would  appoint  a 
time  for  the  Settling  the  Granary  account  with  him  as  soon  as 
may  be. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  17,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[188.]  Mr.  Solomon  Kneeland  is  appointed  a  Viewer  and 
Sealer  of  Cord  wood,  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  to  take  his 
Oath  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  his  said  office  or  Trust,  He  to  be 


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65 


Allow'cl  Two  pence  p.  Cord  for  so  much  "Wood  as  he  shall  View 
and  Seal,  and  the  same  to  be  paid  by  the  Buyer. 

The  said  Kneeland's  Prechict  to  be  from  the  South  Battery  to 
the  Fortification,  and  he  is  carefully  to  see  to  it,  That  the  Laws  in 
that  Case  made  and  provided,  be  duly  Observed  and  kept. 

The  Regulation  of  the  High  Way  near  Brattle  Street  Church, 
according  to  the  Direction  of  Several  of  His  Majesties  Justices  of 
the  Peace,  and  the  Gentlemen  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of 
Boston,  is  here  Recorded,  By  Order  of  the  said  Select  men,  and  is 
as  follows  Viz*. 

Boston,  Aug.  11,  1737 
Whereas,  Mess".  Joseph  Green  and  Isaac  Walker  are  about 
Erecting  a  Brick  house  in  Brattle's  Close  adjoining  to  a  Building 
[189.]  of  Doctor  Zabdiel  Boylston's  and  have  apply'd  to  us  to 
State  and  lay  out  the  Street  or  Way  Pursuant  to  an  Act  of  this 
Province  made  in  the  Fourth  Year  of  the  Reign  of  William  and 
Mary. 

We  the  Subscribers  the  Justices  for  the  County  of  Suffolk 
residing  in  Boston,  as  also  the  Select  men  of  said  Town,  Do  think 
it  most  Convenient  and  best  Accomodated  for  the  Neighbourhood 
and  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town,  to  have  it  Stated  and  laid  out  as 
follows.  Viz*. 

A  Strait  line  to  be  run  from  said  Boylston's  Building  now  Im- 
proved as  a  Stable,  Ranging  with  Doctor  Colman's  South  West 
Corner  of  the  Steeple,  there  measuring  Thirty  five  feet  West  which 
will  make  a  Street  of  Thirty  three  feet  between  said  Corner  and 
Captain  Pollard,  and  from  thence  running  easterly  on  a  Streight 
line  to  the  Buildings  called  Boylston's  Row,  Which  We  think  will 
not  only  Regulate  said  Street  or  Way,  but  Enlarge  the  same  on 
that  part  leading  to  the  Town  Dock,  and  be  of  [190.]  General 
advantage. 

Thomas  Palmer 
Edward  Hutchinson 
Samuel  Sewall  Justices  for 

Habijah  Savage  the  County 

William  Tyler  of  Suffolk 

H.  Hall  .  Residing 

Abiel  Walley  (  in  Boston 

John  Fayerweather 
Samuel  Adams 
Joshua  Winslow 
William  Stoddard 
Jacob  Royall  I 
David  CoUson  ^ 
Jon"^.  Armitage  |  Select  men  of 


Jonas  Clarke 
Alex*.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman 


the  Town  of  Boston. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  24,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 


66 


City  Document  No.  S7. 


Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  the  Committee  for  Erecting  a  Work  house  in  the  Town 
of  Boston,  have  [191.]  Presented  to  the  Selectmen,  a  Subscrip- 
tion made  by  a  Number  of  Gentlemen  to  Encourage  and  assist  the 
Carrying  on  that  Work,  desiring  that  the  same  may  be  entred  with 
the  Publick  Records  of  the  Town. 

And  Whereas  We  also  are  of  opinion.  That  the  Recording  the 
said  Instrument  of  Subscription  is  Necessary  and  Convenient. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Record 
the  same  at  large  with  the  Publick  Records  of  the  Town  of  Boston, 
accordingly. 

Memorandum,  That  the  Bonds  given  by  John  Read,  and  Joseph 
Heath  Esquires,  to  the  Select  Men,  (for  their  Second  and  Third 
Payments,  amounting  to  one  Thousand  Five  Hundred  and  Sixty 
Pounds)  are  deposited  in  the  Hands  of  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Esquire,  Together  with  the  Sum  of  Seven  Hundred  and  Eighty 
Pounds  in  Bills  of  Credit,  being  the  first  Payments  made  by  the 
said  Read  and  Heath,  in  part  of  the  Purchase  Consideration,  for 
the  Townships  Number  One  and  Two,  Sold  by  auction  on  Thurs- 
day the  30*^.  of  June  last  past,  as  Entred  [193.]  The  14**^.  and 
22'^.  of  July  last. 

Mr.  Treasurer  Wadsworth  Complaining  That  Charles  Henley, 
who  dwells  in  the  Town's  house  in  Queen  Street  is  in  Arrears,  for 
Rent  of  the  said  Tenement.  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyman  and  m*"  Clarke  be  and  hereby  are 
desired  forthwith,  to  give  a  Quarters  Warning  to  the  said  Henley 
to  remove  from  the  said  Tenement. 

Voted,  That  the  renewing  Leases  of  Two  Tenements  and  Lands 
belonging  to  the  Town,  Situate  in  Water  Street,  in  the  present 
Occupation  of  m"".  Samuel  Bass,  and  the  Widow  Harvey  be  ad- 
vertised in  the  News  Paper  next  Week,  agreeable  to  a  Vote  of  the 
Inhabitants,  in  Publick  Town  Meeting  the  12*.  March  1732.  And 
also  That  an  advertisement  be  Publish'd  relating  to  the  South 
market,  agreeable  to  a  Vote  of  the  Town  the  4*^  of  May  last 
past. 

[193.]    Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyman  and  m"".  Clarke  be  and  hereby  are 
desired  to  wait  upon  Colonel  Checkley,  with  the  Town  Clerk,  and 
to  Enquire  if  he  has  none  of  the  Towns  Deeds  or  Leases  still  re- 
maining in  his  Hands  ;  there  being  some  of  them,  not  to  be  found, 
in  the  Offices  of  the  Town  Treasurer  or  Town  Clerk,  and  to  desire 
him  to  deliver  them  (if  he  has  any)  to  the  present  Town  Clerk. 

Boston,  Aug.  24,  1737. 

Whereas  the  Petitions  of  Sundry  Persons  for  Licence  to  Sell 
Strong  Drink  either  as  Innholders  or  Retailers,  have  been  Pre- 
sented to  the  Select  Men,  and  at  Several  Meetings  Considered  by 
them,  A  List  of  their  names,  and  the  streets  where  each  Person 
Dwells,  with  the  actings  of  the  Select  men  upon  them,  is  here  Re- 
corded as  follows,  Viz'. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


67 


Innholders,  Approved  and  Recommended  Viz*. 
Elizabeth  Austin  King  Street 

Elizabeth  Co  well  Newbury  Street 

Alexander  Cochreau  Common  Street 

[194.]     Joseph  Pierce  Scarlet's  Wharf 

George  Pemberton  Ann  Street 

Jonathan  Salter  Battery  march 

Nathanael  Shepard  Orange  Street 

John  Tuckerman  Union  Street 

Retailers  Approved  and  Recommended  Viz*. 


[195.] 


[196.] 


Jonathan  Bowman 
Samuel  Green 
Joseph  Goldthwait 
James  Green 
Elizabeth  Kellyng 
William  Lackey 
Stephen  Minot  Esq'. 
Joshua  Pratt 
Ruth  Paige 
John  Potter 
Nathanael  Peirse 
John  Ridgaway 
Benjamin  Storer 
Thomas  Worth 
John  Whittemore 
Sendall  Williams 
Thomas  WalUs 
Edward  Masters 


Lynn  Street 
Ship  Street 
Marlborough  Street 
School  Street 
Battery  march 
Cambridge  Street 
Boston  Neck 
Lynn  Street 
Battery  alley 
Orange  Street 
Fish  Street 
Middle  Street 
North  Street 
Union  Street 
Sheaf  Street 
Cold  Lane 
Cambridge  Street 
Newbury  Street 


Innholders  Disallowed,  Viz*. 
John  Ashley  Dock  Square 

William  Ireland  Newbury  Street 

Nathanael  Wheeler  Battery  March 

Retailers  Disallowed,  Viz*. 


Nicholas  Boone 
George  Bridge 
Margaret  Casno 
Charles  Dupee 
John  Fulton 
John  Grainger 
Theodosia  Hay 
William  Ireland 
Ebenezer  Leadbetter 
Elizabeth  Neal 
Hannah  Piercy 
Joseph  Stocker 
William  Stedman 
Jonathan  Whitney 
Elihu  WardeU 
Mary  Winter 


Cornhill  Street 
King  Street 
Scottows  Alley 
Newbury  Street 
Essex  Street 
School  Street 
Barttle  Street 
Newbury  Street 
Cambridge  Street 
Newbury  Street 
North  Street 
Fish  Street 
Union  Street 
Water  Street 
Middle  Street 
Marlborough  Street 
Green  Lane 


Sarah  Ranger 

Retailer  of  Beer  &  Ale  AUow'd 
Jonathan  Chandler  for  ) 

Beer,  Cyder,  Ale  &c.   |  South  Street 


68  City  Document  No.  87. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  29,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m"".  William  Maccarty  to  dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  to  Open  the  Ground  in  Milk  Street,  in  order  to  lay 
a  Drain  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street  from  his  House, 
which  formerly  belonged  to  Capt.  Robert  Saunders.  Upon  Con- 
dition that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  same  again,  and  keep  it  in 
Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 
[197.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  31,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
M^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
M"-.  Clarke 

Upon  a  Motion  made  relating  to  the  present  Improvement  of 
Winisimet  Ferry  for  the  Year  Currant  According  a  Vote  of  the 
Town  the  3*^.  May  last  past. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Savell  be  directed  to  Notify  m'^.  Elias  Parkman 
and  others  who  at  present  are  in  the  Improvement  of  said  Ferry  to 
Attend  the  meeting  of  the  Select  Men  next  Wednesday. 

Voted.  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  desired,  and 
are  hereby  Impowered  to  Agree  with  m"".  John  Dennie  for  the  rent 
of  the  Towns  Ware  house  in  his  Occupation,  Since  the  Repair 
thereof.  Agreeable  to  order  as  Entred  June  1.  last  past. 

[198.]  Capt.  Lyman  and  m"".  Clarke  Reported  That  on  the 
24^^.  of  August  Currant,  according,  to  the  Vote  of  the  Select  Men, 
then  Entred,  They  went  to  Charles  Henley  One  of  the  Towns  Ten- 
ants in  Queen  Street,  And  gave  him  Warning  to  remove  from  the 
Tenement  wherein  he  now  dwells,  within  Three  Months  from  the 
said  24^'\  of  August. 

Voted,  That  the  advertisement  Ordered  the  24*^.  instant  be 
printed  in  the  Weekly  News  Letter,  n^.  Boydell's  Gazette,  the 
Evening  Post,  and  the  Weekly  Journal,  and  that  the  same  be 
repeated  in  each  of  said  Papers  for  Three  Weeks  Successive!}'. 

The  form  of  which  advertisement  to  be  as  follows,  Viz*. 

Whereas  the  Inhabitants  of  Boston  at  a  publick  Town  Meeting 
the  Third  of  May  last,  Impowered  the  Select  Men  to  Let  the  South 
Market  in  said  Town,  during  the  Town's  Lease  therein,  or  to  Dis- 
pose thereof  in  the  best  Way  and  Manner  [199,]  they  can  for 
the  advantage  of  the  Town. 

These  are  therefore  to  Inform  any  Person  or  Persons,  who  may 
be  inclined  cither  to  Purchase  or  hire  the  same.  According  to  the 
said  Order,  That  the  Select  men  are  ready  to  transact  such  Agree- 
ment with  them,  and  may  be  Spoken  with  at  the  Town  house  every 
Wednesday  from  Three  to  Five  O'clock  in  the  Afternoon. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


69 


These  are  also  to  Inform,  That  two  Certain  Peices  of  Land 
(with  the  Buildings  thereon)  Situate  in  Water  Street  Boston,  in 
the  present  Occupation  of  m^  Samuel  Bass  and  the  Widow  Harvey, 
are  to  be  Leased  by  the  Select  Men,  the  Leases  to  Commence  the 
3P*.  of  August  1738,  When  the  present  Leases  will  Expire ;  such 
Persons  as  are  desireous  of  hiring  the  same  may  apply  to  the 
Select  Men  for  further  Information. 

Boston,  Aug.  31,  1737 

By  Order  of  the  Select  men 
Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk. 
Whereas  it  has  been  Represented  to  us,  That  the  Indexes,  or 
Tables  of  Contents  of  the  Books  of  Publick  Records  of  the  Town 
of  Boston,  have  not  been  carried  on  for  above  Thirty  Years  [200.] 
last  past,  which  proves  a  great  Inconvenience  and  hindrance  in 
Searching  the  said  Records,  which  there  is  frequent  Occassion 
for. 

Wherefore,  Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  di- 
rected to  Carry  on  and  Compleat  the  Indexes  of  the  said  Books  of 
Record,  in  the  best  manner  and  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Upon  Information  that  One  Baker,  Master  of  a  Sloop  lying  at 
Graters  Wharf,  has  bro't  into  this  Town  a  Certain  Crazie  Man  froni 
Casco  Bay,  And  further  that  Two  Ancient  infirm  Men  are  lately 
come  into  the  Town  by  Land,  from  Connecticut  and  New  York. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Sevell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  and  Ordered 
to  make  Enquiry  after  the  said  Three  Persons,  and  to  Report  there- 
on next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  7,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

[201.]  Samuel  Watts  Esq"",  being  present  with  his  Lease  of 
the  Ferry  betwixt  Boston  and  Winnisimet,  which  Lease  expiring 
the  first  of  March  last  past,  desired  the  Select  Men  to  Exchange 
the  same  for  the  Counter  part,  at  the  same  time  Shewing  a  Receipt 
under  the  Hand  of  the  Town  Treasurer  for  the  full  Payment  of 
Rent  for  said  Ferry  to  the  said  1^'.  of  March — the  Leases  were 
Accordingly  Exchanged. 

The  said  m'.  Watts  Informs  that  Mess".  Elias  Parkman  and 
Thomas  Stoddard  have  Improved  the  said  Ferry  from  the  said  first 
of  March  to  the  Sixteenth  of  June  last,  and  that  from  the  said 
Sixteenth  of  June  to  this  Time  he  the  said  Watts  has  Improved  it. 

Mr.  Watts  further  Informs,  That  the  Perquisites  of  the  said  Ferry 
for  some  time  past  have  not  been  Sufficient  to  Support  the  Charge, 
But  is  of  opinion.  If  the  Ferriage  of  Single  Persons  might  be  raised 
to  Six  pence  it  might  Answer,  without  augmenting  the  Ferriage  of 
Horses,  Chaise  &c. 

Doctor  Nazro  Informs  that  William  Berry  from  Ireland,  A 
Printer  of  Painted  Paper  &c.  lives  in  his  House,  and  that  he  is  an 
Able  Bodied  Man,  and  Single. 


70 


City  Document  No.  87. 


[303.]  Samuel  Adams  Esq'.  Informs  That  his  neighbour  m'. 
Dorby  has  taken  down  a  Chimney  even  with  the  Roof  of  his 
House,  where  a  Fire  is  kept  notwithstanding.  Praying  the  Select 
men  would  please  to  View  the  same,  and  give  Orders  Concerning 
it,  to  prevent  the  Danger  which  may  ensue. 

Capt.  Daniel  Gibbs  Commander  of  the  Ship  Sagamore,  (with 

m"".  Ramsey  who  Charter'd  the  said  Ship)   from  Ireland, 

being  present  were  Examined,  and  Inform,  That  during  the  Voyage, 
Several  of  the  Passengers  were  sick  with  the  Measles,  but  that 
they  were  sick  with  the  Measles,  but  that  they  were  all 
healthy  at  present,  and  had  been  so  for  a  Month  past.  Upon 
which,  it  was  tho't  proper  to  advise  with  some  of  the  Physicians 
of  the  Town,  Several  of  whom,  by  the  desire  of  the  Select 
men,  being  present,  Examin'd  the  said  Gibbs  and  Ramsay  relating 
to  the  Sickness  they  had  had  on  board,  upon  which  the  said 
Physicians  Unanimously  Gave  it  as  their  Opinion,  That  it  would  be 
very  dangerous  to  the  Inhabitants  if  the  said  Passengers  or  Ships 
Company  were  permitted  to  Come  [303.]  into  the  Town  before 
they  had  for  some  time  Aired  them  selves,  and  Cleansed  the  Ship. 
Where  upon  the  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq^  and  Hugh  Hall 
Esq',  upon  the  desire  of  the  Select  men,  met  with  them,  and  Capt. 
Gibbs  being  call'd  before  them,  He  was  directed  and  Ordered  to  go 
with  his  said  Ship  to  Spectacle  Island,  and  to  carry  his  Passengers 
thither  in  Order  to  their  Airing  themselves,  their  Bedding  Clothes 
&c.  and  to  Continue  there  until  further  Order. 

Sept.  10,  1737. 

Liberty  is  hereby  granted  to  m^  Joseph  Belcher  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  open  the  Ground  in  North  Street,  in  Order  to  Repair 
the  Drain  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street, 
Upon  Condition,  That  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and 
Pavement  again,  and  keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time 
to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  14,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
■  Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
[304.]    Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants 
directed  to  the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesties  Name  re- 
quiring them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other 
Inhabitants  of  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an 
Estate  of  Forty  Shillings  p.  annum  of  Freehold  in  Land  within 
this  Province  or  Territory  at  the  least,  or  other  Estate  to  the  Value 
of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling,  To  Convene  at  the  Town  house  upon 
Wednesday  the  Twenty-first  of  September  Currant,  at  two  of  the 
Clock  in  the  afternoon,  Then  and  there  to  Elect  and  Depute  (if 
they  sec  cause)  one  Person  being  a  Freeholder  and  resident  in  the 
Town,  To  Serve  for  and  Represent  them  in  the  Great  and  General 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


71 


Court  or  assembly  to  be  holdcn  at  Salisbury  for  His  Majesties 
Service,  Upon  Wednesday  the  Twelfth  of  October  next  ensuing  in 
the  Room  of  I  he  Honourable  Elisha  Cooke  Esq^  Deceased,  accord- 
ing to  a  Precept  under  the  Hand  and  Seal  of  the  Honourable  John 
Quincy  Esquire  Speaker  of  the  Honourable  House  of  Representa- 
tives bearing  date  at  Salisbury  in  the  County  of  Essex,  the  3P'. 
Day  of  August  1737.  In  the  Eleventh  Year  of  His  Majesties  Reign. 
[305.]  They  are  alike  Required  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  and 
other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town,  duly  Qualified  as  the  Law 
directs,  to  meet  at  the  same  time  and  place,  To  Consider  the  Petition 
of  Sundry  Inhabitants  respecting  the  Charge  of  this  Town,  in  the 
Pay  of  the  Representatives  ;  The  Proposal  of  m''.  Thomas  Hubbard, 
relating  to  the  Cellar  under  the  Granary  ;  as  also  a  Proposal  for 
Erecting  an  Engine  for  Weighing  of  Hay  And  to  receive  the  Select 
Mens  Report  of  the  Sale  of  the  Three  Townships.  &c.  &c. 

Capt.  Gibbs  Informs  That  according  to  Order  He  carried  his  Ship 
to  Spectacle  Island  with  his  Passengers  &c.  and  that  they  have 
Cleansed  the  Ship  and  Aired  themselves,  as  they  were  directed  to 
do,  and  humbly  moves  for  Liberty  to  come  up  to  Town  with  his 
said  Ship  &c.  In  Order  to  which  m"".  Savell.  is  Ordered  to  go  down 
with  Capt.  Gibbs  on  board  the  said  Ship  tomorrow  Morning,  to  see 
what  Condition  they  are  in,  and  Report  to  the  Select  Men  as  soon 
as  Possible  that  so  they  may  give  direction  Accordingly. 

[306.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  15,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Gibbs  being  present  Informs  That  b/ reason  of  the  bad 
Weather  to  day  he  was  not  able  to  go  on  board  his  Ship  at  Spec- 
tacle Island  with  m^  Savell,  as  was  Ordered  last  Evening,  and  de- 
sires notwithstanding,  he  may  have  Liberty  to  bring  up  his  Ship 
to  Town,  Upon  Consideration  of  which  Motion  and  upon  further 
Examination  of  the  said  Master,  The  following  Certificate  was 
drawn  and  Signed,  Viz*. 

Boston  sc. 

These  may  Certify,  That  We  the  Subscribers  are  of  Opinion 
That  the  Ship  Sagamore  Capt.  Daniel  Gibbs  Com.  lately  from 
Ireland  and  now  lying  near  to  Spectacle  Island  (by  reason  that 
some  Passengers  in  the  said  Ship  were  Sick  with  the  Measles  in 
the  Voyage)  may  be  permitted  to  [207.]  come  up  to  this  Town, 
without  Danger  of  Communicating  the  said  Distemper  to  the  In- 
hal)itants. 

Sept.  15.  1737.  W^.  Dudley        )  j 

Anth^  Stoddard  |J"«tices 
Jon*^.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  i  4. 

Jonas  Clarke  "^^^ 
Tho^  Hutchinson  J 

Capt.  Gibbs  was  Ordered  to  give  Bond,  with  SuflScient  Sureties 


72 


City  Document  No.  87. 


in  the  Penalty  of  One  Thousand  Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the  Town, 
on  Acco*.  of  his  Passengers. 

Mr.  Samuel  Todd  appearing,  Offers  to  give  Bond  for  Passengers 
from  Ireland,  in  the  Brigantine  Elizabeth,  William  Mills  Com- 
mander, and  Proposes  Robert  Aucbmuty  Esq^  m'.  Gershom 
Keyes  and  m"".  William  Hall  for  his  Sureties,  Accordingly, 

Voted,  To  Accept  of  the  said  Todd,  with  Two  of  the  said  Gen- 
tlemen, to  Indemnify  the  Town,  on  Acco^  of  the  said  Passengers, 
by  their  Bond,  of  the  Penalty  of  Five  Hundred  Pounds. 

Memorandum,  That  m^  Watts's  Motion  [208.]  Respecting 
augmenting  the  Ferriage,  for  Single  Persons,  over  Winnisimet 
Ferry,  as  Fntred  the  7"\  Currant,  be  mentioned  at  the  Opening  of 
the  Town  Meeting  on  Wednesday  the  21^*  instant,  for  the  Towns 
Consideration  thereof. 

The  Select  Men  according  to  Appointment  Having  been  at 
Rumney  Marsh,  View'd  and  Surveyed  the  New  road  there  made, 
and  lately  finished  by  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver,  Report  thereon  as 
follows  Viz'. 

That  they  find  the  said  Road  to  be  made  Eighteen  feet  Wide, 
and  in  all  other  Respects  finished  to  their  Satisfaction  According 
to  former  Agreement. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  21,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  be  the  [309.]  mod- 
erator of  the  Select  Men  this  Day  ;  and  that  he  be  and  hereby  is 
desired  to  Act  as  such  in  the  Name  and  behalf  of  the  Select  Men 
during  the  Election  of  a  Representative,  According  to  the  Laws  in 
that  Case  provided. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  23,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
^  Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  the  Town  at  a  Publick  Meeting  the  11*^.  June,  1736. 
Granted  Liberty  to  m^  Thomas  Hancock  to  level  the  Ground  in 
Beacon  Street  (with  Gravel)  of  the  breadth  of  Thirty  feet  &c. 
The  said  m"".  Hancock  appearing  and  desiring  he  may  have  Liberty 
also  Granted  him  further  to  level  and  Gravel  the  same  to  the 
Eastward  of  that  he  has  already  done,  for  the  better  Accomodation 
of  said  Street,  Which  Motion  being  considered. 

Voted,,  Tiiat  Liberty  be  and  hereby  is  Accordingly  Granted  him 
to  level  and  Gravel  the  said  Street  as  [210.]  Far  as  Century 
Street,  of  the  breadth  of  Thirty  feet ;  Upon  Condition  That  he  do 
at  his  own  Cost  and  Charge  well  and  Sufllciently  Secure  the  same ; 


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and  prevent  the  Gravel  from  Washing  down  upon  the  Common 
and  Spoiling  the  Herbage  thereof. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  26,  1737. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jefifries  Esq^ 

Capt.  Armitage 

Mr.  CoUson 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
Whereas  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver,  (by  his  agreement  entered 
into,  in  Writing,  lying  on  file)  was  Obliged  to  make  a  New  Road 
in  Rumuey  Marsh  near  the  County  Bridge  so  Called,  of  the  breadth 
of  Twelve  feet,  and  to  mend  the  Old  Road  to  the  Northward  of 
said  Bridge  &c.  for  the  Sum  of  Eighty  Pounds,  as  by  his  said 
agreement  may  appear. 

And  whereas  the  said  Oliver  has  lor  the  Better  fSll.]  accomo- 
dation of  the  New  road  aforesaid  made  it  Eighteen  feet  broad,  and 
finished  the  same  to  our  Satisfaction,  Therefore,  Voted,  That  upon 
Condition,  that  the  said  Capt.  Oliver  together  wiih  his  Sou  m"^. 
Nathanael  Oliver  Jun'".  shall  and  do  Execute  a  proper  Instrument 
in  Writing  for  the  Confirmation  of  the  said  Road  to  the  Town  of 
Boston  for  the  use  of  a  Publick  Road  Ibrever,  and  to  keep  the 
same  in  good  repair  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men  of 
said  Town  for  the  time  being  for  the  Space  of  Five  Years  next 
coming  after  the  said  Work  was  finished,  according  to  said  Agree- 
ment, That  then  the  said  Oliver  be  allow'd  and  Paid  for  his 
Addition  of  the  said  Six  feet  in  the  breadth  of  the  said  Road  in 
the  same  proportion  as  was  agreed  upon  for  the  Twelve  feet ; 
making  up  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  and  Twenty  Pounds  in  the 
whole  lor  the  said  Work. 

And  Whereas  the  Sum  of  Ninety  Pounds  has  been  (at  Several 
times)  already  paid  to  Capt.  Oliver. 

Voted,  That  the  further  Sum  of  Thirty  Pounds  be  Allow'd  and 
Paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury  to  the  said  Capt.  Oliver,  in  full 
Payment  for  the  said  Work,  upon  the  Conditions  aforesaid. 

[212.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  28''^.  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Richard  Wattford  a  Disbanded  Soldier  from  Pemaquid,  being 
Weak  in  Body  and  extream  Poor,  Sent  to  the  Almshouse  Recom- 
mended to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  there  to  be  kept  at  the  Prov- 
ince Charge. 

Upon  Consideration  of  the  Vote  of  the  Town  the  21".  Instant 
directing  and  Impowering  the  Select  Men  to  Lease  out  the  Cellar 
under  the  Granary  to  m'.  Thomas  Hubbard. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Voted,  That  m'.  Savell  Inform  m^  Hubbard  That  We  are  ready 
to  give  him  a  Lease  thereof  agreeable  to  the  Towns  Direction,  and 
desire  him  to  Attend  us  next  Wednesda}"  at  4  o'Clock  in  Order 
thereto. 

Mr.  Joseph  St.  Lawrence  from  Ireland  Merchant,  [213.]  having 

imported  upwards  of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling,  Prays  he  may  be 
Allow'd  to  Carry  on  his  Business  in  this  Town. 

On  the  Petition  of  Samuel  Kneeland  Presented  to  the  Town  and 
refer'd  to  the  Select  Men, 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyman  and  m^.  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to 
Enquire  into  the  State  of  said  Kneeland's  Debt  to  the  Town, 
County  and  Province,  and  what  Security  he  can  give,  and  Report 
to  the  Select  Men  at  their  next  Meeting. 

Mr.  Nathanael  Wardell  Appear'd  and  desired  to  be  Excus'd  from 
Engaging  any  further  in  the  Scheme  laid  before  the  Town  for 
Weighing  of  Hay,  and  that  no  Advantage  may  be  taken  from  his 
Proposals  lately  exhibited  to  the  Town  relating  thereto. 

Voted,  That  m'".  Hasey  of  Rumney  Marsh  be  Employ'd  to 

repair  the  High  Ways  in  that  District  exclusive  of  the  High  Ways 
thro'  Capt.  Olivers  Farm. 


[214.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  Sept.  30,  1737. 

Present 

s  •    Capt.  armitage 

Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be,  and  hereby  is  Set  and 
Stated  at  16/  P.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  and  3/6  p.  Bushell  Allow'd 
for  Charges,  Which  is  as  follows  Viz'. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  6 

Wheaten  3.  9 

Household  4.  12 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf         1'^.  5.  6 

October  5,  1737. 
Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m'.  Daniel  Johonnot  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Union  Street  in  Order  to  Clear 
the  Drain  belonging  to  a  Dwelling  house  in  the  present  Tenure  of 
George  Hughes,  and  running  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street 
[21i5.]  Upon  Condition  That  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground 
and  Pavement  again,  and  keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to 
time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  October  5'^.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 


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Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Thomas  Hubbard  being  present  According  to  Order  It  was 
agreed  upon,  That  his  Lease  from  the  Select  Men,  for  the  Granary 
Cellar,  for  the  Space  and  term  of  Sixteen  Years,  should  Commence 
the  first  Day  of  December  next.  It  is  further  Agreed  that  the  said 
Cellar  is  to  be  lathed  and  Plaistered  by  m^.  Hubbard 

Mr.  Willoughby  Informs  that  the  Windows  of  the  Granary  need 
some  repair,  that  there  are  two  Keyes  to  the  Granary,  one  of 
which  remains  [216.]  in  the  hands  of  m^  Henry  Dyre  the  Master 
of  the  Alms  house,  He  also  Prays  to  be  Allow'd  some  Charcoal  for 
the  ensuing  Winter,  accordingly, 

Ordered,  That  m'".  Willoughby  take  Care  for  the  Mending  the 
Granary  Windows,  and  that  he  be  Allow'd  to  provide  himself  with 
Coal,  And  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  is  desired  to  direct  and 
Order  a  Convenient  and  Safe  place  for  keeping  of  Coal  for  the 
Use  of  the  Granary  And  m"".  Savell  is  directed  to  Notify  m*".  Henry 
Dyre  to  Attend  upon  the  Select  Men  next  Wednesda3\ 

Mr.  Clarke  from  the  Committee  appointed  to  Enquire  into  the 
State  of  Samuel  Kneelands  Debt  to  the  Town  &c.  as  Entred  the 
28*^.  of  Sept.  past.  Reported,  That  the  said  Kneeland  Offers  as 
Security,  a  Tract  of  Unimprov'd  Land  in  Lancaster,  which  he  Says, 
he  has  been  Offered  Eighty  Pounds  for,  But  the  Committee  Appre- 
hend the  Value  of  it  to  be  very  Uncertain 

Voted,  That  the  Rent  of  the  Towns  Ware  house  in  the  present 
Possession  of  m^  John  Dennie  [217.]  Shall  Commence  the  18*^. 
of  November  next  at  Fifty  Pounds  p.  annum,  m"".  Dennie  being 
present  was  made  Acquainted  with  this  Order  Accordingly. 

Capt.  Oliver  Informs  that  a  Bridge  call'd  County  Bridge,  and 
another  call'd  Clap  Bridge  in  Rumuey  Marsh  are  much  out  of 
Repair,  and  will  need  about  Three  Pounds  to  put  them  in  Order. 

Accordingly  Capt.  Oliver  is  desired  to  take  Care  to  have  the  said 
Bridges  repaired  and  Also  to  amend  the  High  Way  at  Shrimptons 
Hill. 

Capt.  Oliver  Prays  for  further  Allowance  of  Twenty  Pounds  for 
his  Extraordinary  Charge  and  Care  in  Building  the  Causway  at 
Rumnev  Marsh. 

October  6*^.  1737. 
Elizabeth  Ray  Widow  living  in  Battery  March  Informs  That 
Thomns  Roach  a  Sailor,  has  been  ab*.  Fourteen  Days  at  her  House, 
That  he  came  from  Virginia  with  Capt.  Cross,  as  a  Sailor,  but 
the  Capt.  Says  he  came  a  Passenger,  That  he  is  now  very  Sick  of 
a  Fever,  and  has  no  Effects  that  she  knows  of,  [218.]  she  there- 
fore Prays  the  Select  Men  would  please  to  give  Orders  concerning 
him. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  12,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Jonathan  Hartshorn  Informs  That  One  Robert  Williams  a 
Sailor,  who  lately  came  into  this  Town  with  Capt.  Amos  Wadlaiid 
from  the  Bay,  is  fallen  Sick  in  his  House  ;  That  he  is  destitute  of 
Friends  ;  that  his  Apparel  may  be  Worth  about  Ten  or  Twelve 
Pounds,  besides  which  he  has  no  Effects,  that  he  knows  of;  and 
therefore  Prays  the  Select  Men  to  give  orders  concerning  him,  if 
they  see  canse  ;  Whereupon  It  is  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk 
Certify  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  That  they  esteem  the  said 
Robert  AVilliams  a  proper  object  to  be  Maintained  at  the  Province 
Charge,  and  therefore  that  they  recommend  [219.]  him  to  their 
Care  to  be  received  into  the  alms  house. 

(Which  was  done  accordingly) 

Upon  the  Information  of  Elizabeth  Ray,  as  Entred  the  6^^. 
Currant,  m"".  Savell  was  directed  lo  Notify  Capt.  Cross,  that  the 
Select  men  desired  to  Speak  witii  him,  Who  accordingly  came,  and 
being  Questioned  concerning  Thomas  Roach,  He  Inform'd  the 
Select  men  that  he  was  a  Passenger  with  him,  from  Virginia ;  and 
it  being  demanded  of  him  to  give  Security  on  Acco\  of  said  Roach, 
He  proposed  m"".  Thomas  Hubbard  for  a  Bondsman  with  him, 
Which  is  accepted,  and  he  was  directed  to  give  Bond  accordingly. 

Mr.  Henry  Dyre  Appear'd  according  to  Order,  and  being  de- 
sired, he  delivered  the  Key  of  the  Granary  (which  he  has  had  for 
some  time  in  his  Keeping)  into  the  Hands  of  the  Town  Clerk, 
(afterwards  delivered  to  m'".  Willoughby  by  order  of  the  Select 
Men.) 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Rent  of  the  Ware  house  [230.]  belonging  to 
the  Town,  now  in  the  Occupation  of  m^  Harrison  Gray,  be  raised 
to  Fifty  Pounds  p.  annum,  from  the  First  Day  of  November  next; 
And  that  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  desired  to  Acquaint 
m"".  Gray  with  this  Order ;  and  they  are  also  hereby  desired  to 
Secure  the  Corner  of  said  Ware  house  from  Damage  by  Carts, 
Trucks  &c.  and  to  order  such  Repairs  as  may  be  Necessary. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  19,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 

A  Report  being  Spread  in  the  Town  that  a  great  Quantity  of 
Provisions,  Especially  Flower,  has  been  laden  on  board  the  Ship 
Venus,  Capt.  Joshua  Pickman  Commander,  now  lying  in  Boston 
Harbour;  Which  Report  has  Occasioned  Uneasiness  in  the  minds 
of  many  People,  in  the  Town,  at  such  a  Time  as  this  is,  as  appears 
by  their  Complaints  [221.]  against  such  proceedings.  AYhere 
fore  In  order  to  come  at  the  Knowledge  of  the  Truth  relating  to 
that  Affair,  the  said  Capt.  Pickman  was  desired  to  Attend  upon 
the  Select  Men,  with  Several  of  the  Labourers  who  had  all  along 
been  Employed  in  Lading  and  Stowing  the  Goods  on  board  to  give 


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77 


Information  in  this  Matter,  Accordingly  the  following  Persons 
Attended,  Viz'. 

Capt.  Joshua  Pickman,  Commander  of  the  Ship  Venus 
Mess"  John  Turner        ")  Who  have  Constantly 
John  Bovey  >■  Lodg'd  on  board  in  the 

Robert  Harwood  )  Night. 
Richard  Hobbs 
John  Wat  kins,  and 
William  Moorin 

The  Persons  abovenamed  being  Sworn  before  Joshua  Winslow 
Esq'",  in  the  Presence  of  the  Select  Men  upon  their  Examination, 
Do  Severally  Depose  That  there  has  been  no  more  Provisions 
laden  on  Board  the  said  Ship  Venus  (to  the  best  of  their  Knowl- 
edge) than  Thirty  Six  Barrels  of  Flour,  and  Twenty  four  Barrels 
of  Beef  and  Pork.  John  Turner,  John  Bovey,  and  Robert  Har- 
wood, (who  have  Constantly  lodg'd  on  board)  do  further  upon 
their  Oath,  declare.  That  (to  the  best  of  [222.]  Their  Knowledge) 
there  has  no  manner  of  Lading,  or  Provisions  of  any  kind  what- 
soever, been  put  on  board  the  said  Ship  in  the  night  time  ;  but  in 
the  Day  time  only. 

Mr  Yardly  Lewis,  lately  from  Cork,  appearing,  desires  that 
Liberty  may  be  Granted  him  to  set  up  a  Small  Still,  in  the  House 
of  late  belonging  to  m"".  Robert  Howard  Dec'd  in  Clarks  Square. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'.  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to 
View  the  place,  and  Report  their  Opinion,  what  may  be  proper  to 
be  done  thereon. 

Samuel  Watts  Esq'".  Appearing  According  to  the  desire  of  the 
Select  Men,  They  Discoursed  with  him  relating  to  Winnisimet 
Ferry,  Who  agreed  as  follows,  Viz^ 

That  if  he  the  said  Watts  should  take  a  New  Lease  of  the  said 
Ferry  commencing  from  March  next  then  in  that  Case  he  will  pay 
the  rent  of  said  Ferry  for  the  current  Year,  since  the  Expiration 
of  the  late  Lease,  at  the  rate  of  Twenty  Pounds  p.  annum. 

[223.]  Mr.  Chambers  reporting  that  some  small  Repairs 
are  Necessary  at  the  Watch  house  in  King  street,  He  was  directed 
and  ordered  to  cause  the  same  to  be  Effected  Accordingly. 

Oct.  25,  1737. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  Mess"  William  Speakman  and  Frederick 
Hamilton  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Marl- 
borough Street  for  about  One  Hundred  and  Fifty  feet,  in  order  to 
lay  a  Drain  or  Common  Shore  from  their  Cellars,  Upon  Conditions 
that  they  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement  again, 
and  keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  26,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Mr.  William  Rand,  One  of  the  Collectors  [334.]  For  the  Year 
1735.  Appeared  and  Shew'd  his  Receipts  from  the  Several  Treas- 
urers of  the  Province,  the  County,  and  the  Town  for  the  Sum  of 
Six  Thousand  Seven  Hundred  Thirty  One  Pounds,  Eleven  Shillings 
and  Three  pence  in  the  whole.  And  Prays  the  Select  Men  would 
please  to  draw  upon  the  Town  Treasurer  for  his  Premium  for  Col- 
lecting the  same,  according  to  the  Towns  Vote. 

Capt.  Armitage  and  m"^.  Clarke  being  desired  to  View  a  place 
propos'dby  m'.  Yardly  Lewis  for  Setting  up  a  Still,  as  Entred 
the  19'^.  instant,  Having  accordingly  Viewed  the  place,  Report, 
That  in  their  Opinion  it  is  no  wise  safe  or  convenient  to  set  up  a 
Still  there.  And  the  Question  being  thereupon  put,  Whether  the 
Prayer  of  m^  Lewis  be  granted.  Voted  in  the  Negative. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''.,  Capt.  Armitage  and 
m'.  Clarke  be  a  Committee  [235.]  to  View  the  Drain  which  runs 
from  the  South  Burying  place  into  the  Common,  which  has  been 
Obstructed  by  Building  the  Cellar  under  the  Granary,  and  to  Re- 
port What  they  shall  think  best  to  be  done  in  that  Affair. 

Thomas  iJoach  lately  from  Virginia  Mariner  is  admitted  an  In- 
habitant, Capt.  William  Cross  and  m"".  Thomas  Hubbard,  being 
Bound  in  the  Penalty  of  One  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the 
Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  31,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver  presented  a  Memorial  relating  to  the 
extraordinary  Work  by  him  done  at  Rumney  Marsh  in  [336.] 
making  the  New  road  there.  Praying  for  a  Consideration  and 
further  Allowance  therefor.  The  Consideration  where  of  is  refer'd 
to  Wednesday  the  9*^.  of  November  next ;  And  the  Instrument  for 
him  and  his  Son  to  Sign,  to  Confirm  the  same  to  the  Town  is  to 
be  drawn  against  that  Day. 

Capt.  Walmsley  attending  according  to  order.  The  Select  men 
inform'd  him.  They  expected  he  should  give  Security  to  Indemnify 
the  Town  from  Charge  which  may  arise  on  Acco*.  of  One  Daniel 
Cannoe,  one  of  his  Sailors,  Who  receiv'd  a  Wound  in  his 
Legg,  in  their  Passage  hither,  by  which  he  is  in  danger  of 
lossing  it.  And  who  is  now  in  the  Alms  house  in  Order  to  obtain 
a  Cure. 

Ca|3t.  Walmsley  propos'd  Mess".  Joseph  Gerrish  and  John 
Barrel  as  Bondsmen,  Who  being  present  Consented  to  it,  and  being 
accepted  by  the  Select  Men,  the  Town  Clerk  was  directed  to  draw 
a  Bond  Accordingly. 


[337.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  2,  1737. 


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79 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr  Savell  Informs  that  two  Young  Men,  who  were  lately  cast 
awa}^  at  the  Isle  of  Sables,  having  foond  means  to  get  to  Scituate, 
have  travel'd  from  thence  by  Land  to  Boston,  in  their  Way  to 
Nutfield,  ab'.  Londonderry ;  that  one  of  them  was  taken  ill  at  m". 
Wardells  so  that  he  could  not  then  proceed  on  his  Journey,  and 
being  destitute  of  Moue}^  He  has  taken  Care  for  his  Entertainment 

at  Cramshaws  for  the  present.  And  has  engaged  to  defray 

the  Charge  of  it. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'".  Informs  that  m'^.  Gorham  is  arriv'd 
from  Connecticut,  that  he  bro't  about  Eighty  Bushels  of  Wheat 
which  was  bought  up  by  m^  Coffin  in  order  to  send  the  same  to 
Piscataqua.  Wherefore 

Voted,  That  m^  Savell  be  directed  and  ordered  [238.]  from 
time  to  time  to  repair  on  board  the  Coasting  Vessels  upon  their 
arrival  here.  And  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  Men  to  Desire  them  to 
Dispose  of  theii"  Wheat  and  Rye  in  small  Quantities  to  the  Inhabi- 
tants of  this  Town  fur  the  Supply  of  their  Families  ;  And  not  to 
Sell  it  to  Such  as  would  carry  or  send  it  out  of  the  Town. 

Whereas  at  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  the  26*''.  of  September 
last,  it  was  Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Thirty  Pounds  be  allowed  and 
Paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury  to  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver ;  which 
Sum  together  with  ninety  Pounds  paid  him  before  makes  the  Sum 
of  One  Hundred  and  Twenty  Pounds,  and  was  to  be  in  full  for 
making  a  New  road  in  Ruraney  Marsh  ;  and  npon  such  Condi- 
tions as  were  then  Entred,  as  by  the  Record  of  said  Votes  may 
appear. 

Since  which  he  hath  presented  a  Petition  for  a  further  Allow- 
ance, on  acco*.  of  the  Extraordinary  Charge  he  was  at,  in  per- 
forming that  Work,  and  in  Enlarging  the  Road,  on  the  north  side 
of  the  County  Bridge  so  Called,  at  least  Four  feet  in  Wedth,  which 
is  greath"  for  [239.  J  The  Service  and  Accomodation  of  the  Town, 
and  without  which  allowance  (as  he  says)  he  shall  be  a  great  Suf- 
ferer. 

The  Select  men  having  Maturely  Considered  Capt.  Olivers  Me- 
morial, and  made  Enquiry  into  that  aff'air  and  it  appearing  to  them, 
that  One  Hundred  and  Twenty  Pounds  is  not  an  Adequate  recom- 
pence  for  the  said  Work.  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  the  further  Sum  of  Twenty  Pounds  be  allowed  and 
Paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury  to  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver,  in  full 
for  that  Work  Upon  his  performing  the  Conditions  mentioned  in 
the  fore  recited  Vote,  past  the  26*''.  of  September  last. 

Capt.  Gibbs  and  m^  Ramsey  being  sent  for,  appeared,  and 
were  directed  to  give  Security  for  the  Passengers  Imported  in  the 
Ship  Sagamore  from  Ireland  in  September  last,  m^  Ramsey 
Promised  to  give  Bond  with  Sureties  in  One  Thousand  Pounds 
and  Capt.  Gibbs  with  m'.  Waldo  in  Two  Hundred  Pounds,  to  In- 


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demnify  the  Town  according  to  Law,  which  was  accepted,  and  the 
Bonds  Ordered  to  be  drawn  Accordingly. 

Nov.  7,  1737. 

[230.]  Liberty  is  Granted  to  m^  John  Vintenon  to  Dig  up 
the  Pavement  in  Sudbury  Street  and  to  Open  the  Ground  in  order 
to  lay  a  Drain  from  his  Cellar  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said 
Street.  Upon  Condition  That  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground 
and  Pavement  again,  and  from  time  to  time  keep  the  same  in  repair 
to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  7,  1737. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Capt.  Armitage 

Mr.  CoUson 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^.,  Capt.  Armitage,  and 
m*".  LIutchinson  be  a  Committee  to  wait  upon  John  Head  Esq"". 
[331.]  to  advize  with  him  on  the  Affair  depending  with  Capt. 
Oliver  relating  to  the  New  road  or  Causey  in  Rumney  Marsh,  That 
they  inform  him  of  the  State  of  the  Case,  and  desire  him  to  pre- 
pare the  Draft  of  a  proper  Instrument  for  Capt.  Oliver  and  his 
Son  to  Sign,  whereby  to  Convey  and  Confirm  the  said  High  Way 
to  the  Town  &c.  as  soon  as  may  be.  And  that  the  Town  Clerk 
be  directed  to  write  a  Letter  to  Capt.  Oliver  to  Inform  him  that 
the  Select  men  cannot  get  ready  to  Attend  him  on  Wednesday 
next  According  to  Appointment,  and  therefore  to  desire  him  to  defer 
his  coming  to  Town  upon  that  Affair  till  Wednesday  the  1 6'^\  instant. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Informs  That  the  Gentlemen  the 
Committee  for  Erecting  the  Work  house  are  willing  to  be  at  the 
Charge  of  Carrying  the  Drain  (which  Conveys  the  Water  from  the 
Tombs  in  the  South  Burying  place)  to  the  Westward  of  the 
Granary,  the  same  Number  of  feet  as  they  would  be  Obliged  to  do, 
in  order  to  meet  again  with  the  Drain,  which  has  been  obstructed 
by  removing  the  Granary  and  diging  the  Cellar  under  the  same. 
"Wherefore  |_233.]  Apprehending  it  may  be  mo^t  Convenient  and 
advautagous  to  have  the  Drain  carried  according  to  the  pi  oposal 
above  mentioned,  as  it  will  remove  a  Nusance,  which  was  Occa- 
sioned by  its  venting  itself  in  the  street  or  High  Way,  and  be  of 
Service  to  the  Herbage  of  the  Common. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Drain  be  Accordingly  Carried  along  on  the 
Westward  Side  of  the  Granary.  And  that  the  Extraordinary  Charge 
which  may  accrue  by  carrying  it  further  than  the  said  Committee 
are  Obliged  to  do  in  Order  to  the  Spreading  the  Water  upon  the 
Herbage,  be  defray'd  out  of  the  Town  Treasury. 

Voted,  Th;it  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'.  m\  Collson  and  Capt 
Lyman  be  a  Committee  on  the  part  of  the  Town  to  Agree  for,  and 
to  see  the  same  Effected. 


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Voted,  That  m^  Savell  be  directed  to  take  Effectual  Care  to  pre- 
vent Spoil  and  Damage  to  the  Trees  and  Fencing  in  the  Common 
this  Night  for  making  Bonfires  &c. 

Nov.  8,  1737. 

[333.]  Liberty  is  Granted  to  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^.  to 
Dig  up  the  Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  before  his  House  in 
Treamount  Street  in  order  to  clear  his  Drain  ;  Upon  Condition  that 
he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement,  and  keep  the 
same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
Men. 

Hugh  Ramsey,  John  Weire,  and  William  Moore,  Executed  a 
Bond,  of  the  Penalty  of  one  Thousand  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the 
Town  from  Charge  on  acc°.  of  Three  Hundred  and  Eighty  One 
Passengers  Imported  by  Capt.  Daniel  Gibbs  in  the  Ship  Sagamore 
from  Ireland,  Sept.  15.  1737. 

Capt.  Daniel  Gibbs  and  Samuel  Waldo  Executed  another  Bond 
of  the  Penalty  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  on 
acco*.  of  Twenty  Seven  Passengers  Imported  by  the  said  Gibbs 
from  Ireland  in  the  said  Ship  Sagamore. 

Capt.  James  Finne}'  Mess".  John  Karr  and  William  Hall  Exe- 
cuted a  Bond  of  the  Penalty  of  Six  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify 
the  Town  on  Acco'.  of  One  Hundred  and  Sixty  two  Passengers 
[234.]  Imported  by  the  said  Finney  in  the  Snow  Charming  Molly 
from  Ireland,  Nov.  7.  1737. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  9,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Voted,  That  m"".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Notify  the 
Gentlemen  Chosen  Collectors  of  Rates  and  Taxes  for  the  Current 
year,  of  the  Choice  so  made,  and  to  desire  them  to  Attend  upon 
the  Select  men  at  their  Meeting  next  Wednesday,  in  order  to  qualify 
themselves  for  the  Execution  of  that  Office  and  Trust,  as  the  Law 
directs. 

Solomon  Davis  Master  of  the  Sloop  Neptune  from  Philadelphia, 
and  m'.  Prince  Sturgis  a  Passenger  in  the  said  Sloop,  being  Sworn 
by  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq*",  before  the  Select  men,  and 
by  them  Examin'd  [335.]  on  Oath,  Do  Depose  as  follows,  Viz^ 

That  they  Sail'd  from  Philadelphia  in  the  Sloop  Neptune  the 
21"'.  of  October  last,  bound  for  Boston,  Loaden  with  about  Two 
Hundred  and  Eighty  Barrels  of  Flower,  Tiiirty  firkins  of  Butter, 
Seventy  Bushells  of  Wheat,  Fifteen  Hundred  Weight  of  Hemp, 
Six  Barrels  of  Linseed  oyle,  with  some  Iron  The  Company  Consist- 
ing of  Five  Persons  (Sailors)  with  Two  Passengers,  That  they 
know  not  of  the  Small  Pox  being  in  Philadelphia ;  but  about  a 
Week  before  they  Sail'd  from  thence  a  Bilander  arrived  there  with 
Palatine  Passengers,  of  whom  Thirty  Persons  had  died  of  the 
Small  Pox  during  the  Voyage  as  the  Master  inform'd  them,  That 


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the  Bilander  lay  along  side  the  Sloop  One  night,  in  which  time  the 
People  were  often  on  board  the  Sloop,  but  that  all  their  Company 
continued  very  well  until  a  Day  or  two  before  they  arrived  at 
Martha's  Vineyard  (which  was  the  3VK  of  October  last)  When  a 
Boy  named  Francis  Craft  complain'd  of  a  Pain  in  his  Head  and 
Back,  Upon  their  arrival  at  the  Vineyard  the  Boy  went  on  Shore 
and  the  Small  Pox  appearing  and  breaking  out  upon  him  he  was 
sent  on  board  again.  Since  which  time  [336,]  neither  they  the 
Deponents,  nor  (to  their  knowledge  any  of  the  Sloops  Company 
have  been  on  board,  having  never  had  the  Small  Pox,  That  the  Boy 
lay  in  the  Fore  Castle,  That  before  they  came  away  from  the  Vin- 
yard,  the  Master  procured  a  Pilot  and  Three  Hands  who  had  all 
had  the  Small  Pox,  to  bring  the  Sloop  round  to  Boston,  and  had 
given  Order  to  them  to  come  to  Anchor  near  the  Province  Hospital 
at  Spectacle  Island. 

Capt.  Davis  was  directed  to  See  that  his  People  took  Lodging 
together  where  the  Famil}^  had  had  the  Small  Pox,  and  to  give 
Notice  at  the  Clerks  Office,  where  they  are  lodg'd  and  if  any  of 
them  should  Complain  of  Disorder  or  Sickness,  immediately  to 
give  information  thereof  also,  and  m"".  Savell  hereby  is  directed 
daily  to  See  them.  Capt.  Davis  afterward  return'd  to  the  Office, 
and  Informs  of  his  and  his  Companys  Lodgings  According  to  the 
above  Order,  as  follows,  Viz*. 

Mr^^St^rgi^  |  *^^^^P^  Green's  in  Queen  Street. 

Benj''.  Haws') 

Jabez  Bacon  V  at  m'".  Eleazar  Flagg's  at  the  Town  Dock. 
John  Taylor  3 

[237,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  11,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.   Cole  of  Martha's  Vinyard,  Pilot  of  the  Sloop  Neptune 

from  thence,  Solomon  Davis  Master  now  at  Anchor  near  Spectacle 
Island,  being  present  Informs  that  he  came  up  to  this  Town  from 

the  said  Sloop  Yesterday,  and  that  one  John  came  up  with 

him  in  the  Boat  and  bro't  his  Chest  with  him  also,  he  further  In- 
forms that  the  said  John  was  the  Person  who  Attended  the 

Boy  on  board  the  said  Sloop  who  has  been  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox, 
on  whose  Acco'.  the  Sloop  is  now  detained  below. 

The  Select  men  Apprehending  there  may  be  great  danger  of  the 

said  John  Communicaling  the  Small  Pox  to  such  as  he  may 

convene  with  by  means  of  his  residing  in  the  Town  made  their 
Application  to  the  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'.  [238.]  and  John 
Fayerweather  Escf .  to  Obtain  a  Warrant  for  taking  up  the  said 

John          and  Sending  him  down  on  board  the  Sloop  Neptune  with 

his  Chest  and  whatsoever  else  might  retain  Infection,  Who  Granted 


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a  Warrant  for  that  end,  Accordingly,  m'".  Savell  was  directed  to 
take  Care  and  see  that  the  same  be  duly  Executed. 

The  Hon.  Jacob.  Wendell  Esq^  Appearing,  desires  he  may  have 
Liberty  to  take  the  Flour,  Wheat,  Butter,  and  a  few  Loaves  of 
Sugar,  out  of  the  Sloop  Neptune,  now  detained  at  Spectacle 
Island  on  Account  of  the  Small  Pox,  as  above,  and  the  Select  men 
taking  the  same  into  Consideration  are  of  Opinion  that  Col*^.  Wen- 
dell may  have  Liberty  Accordingly,  Provided  the  Paper  &c.  which 
covers  the  Loaves  of  Sugar,  be  first  taken  off  and  burnt.  A  Cer- 
tificate whereof  was  given,  beiug  Signed  by  the  Hon.  Samuel 
Welles  Esq^  and  John  Fayerweather  Esq^,  as  Justices  of  the 
Peace  and  by  the  Select  Men. 

Whereas  the  Hon.  Benjamin  Prescot  Esq"",  is  appointed  by  His 
Exellency  the  Governour  [339.]  And  the  Honourable  the 
Council,  to  be  a  Special  Justice  of  the  Superiour  Court  of  [ndica- 
ture,  in  the  County  of  Suffolk,  on  an  Action  of  Review  of  a  Case 
now  depending  between  the  Town  of  Boston  and  the  Heirs  of 
James  Everill,  and  m"".  Savell  is  going  to  Groton  with  a  Letter 
from  m*".  Deputy  Secretary  to  inform  him  thereof. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  Write  a  Letter  to 
CoP.  Prescot  also  ;  And  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  Men,  earnestly 
to  desire  he  would  not  fail  of  attending  that  Service  ;  And  also  to 
Inform  him  that  they  will  readily  defray  the  Charges  of  his  Journey 
on  that  Occasion. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  16,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  ClaVke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Eleazar  Flagg  being  present.  Informs  That  Jabez  Bacon, 
(a  Lodger  at  his  House,  one  of  the  [340.]  Sailors  belonging  to 
the  Sloop  Neptune  Solomon  Davis  Master,  lately  from  Philadel- 
phia) was  taken  ill  the  last  Night,  Complaining  of  Pain  m  His 
Head  and  Back,  Which  he  is  Apprehensive  may  be  the  Symptoms 
the  Small  Pox,  Praying  the  Select  men  would  please  to  give  Speedy 
Orders  concerning  him. 

Whereupon,  Dr.  Davis,  Dr.  Cutler,  and  Dr.  Bultinch  were  de- 
sired to  Visit  the  said  Jabez  Bacon,  and  Report  their  Opinion 
thereon. 

The  Gentlemen  above  mentioned  having  Visited  the  Sick  man, 
According  to  the  desire  of  the  Select  men,  Reported,  That  it  was 
their  Opinion  the  said  Jabez  Bacon  was  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox, 
according  to  the  best  Judgment  they  could  at  present  make  Irom 
the  Symptoms  that  are  on  him.  They  also  gave  it  as  their  opinion, 
that  he  might  with  Safety  be  removed  to  the  Province  Hospital,  or 
else  where  without  endangering  his  Life. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Jabez  Bacon  be  removed  to  m*".  William 
Waters  at  Rainsford  Island  ;  and  that  Capt.  Lyman  and  m'.  Clarke 


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be  desired  to  See  that  he  be  sent  thither  Accordingh^  [241.] 
With  all  his  Cloathing  and  Bedding ;  And  that  they  provide  neces- 
sarys  for  him. 

Mr.  Flagg  was  also  directed  and  Ordered  to  Confine  his  Children 
to  their  Chamber,  to  keep  his  Lodgers  within,  and  his  Doors  shut, 
And  that  he  suffer  no  body  to  come  into  his  House,  or  to  go  out 
of  it  until  further  Order  ;  and  Upon  an}'  Complaint  of  Sickness  or 
disorder,  that  he  forthwith  give  Notice  thereof  to  the  Select  men, 
that  they  may  give  necessary  Orders  thereon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  16,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Samuel  Danforth  Esq',  from  the  Select  men  of  Cambridge  In- 
forms us  that  the  Rev.  m''.  John  Adams  is  come  to  reside  in  that 
Town  that  they  apprehend  he  is  an  Inhabitant  of  Boston,  and  desire 
to  know  if  We  will  Indemnify  the  Town  of  Cambridge  [243.]  Pro- 
vided any  Charge  should  happen  to  arise  by  reason  or  means  of 
his  Continuing  there. 

William  Beauford  alias   aged  about  Sixty  Years  Informs 

That  he  was  born  at  Blanford  in  from  whence  he  went  to 

Newfoundland  and  follow'd  the  Fishery,  that  about  Five  years  ago 
he  came  into  this  Town  with  Capt.  Giles  Hall,  that  he  tarried  here 
about  a  Week,  and  then  went  into  the  Countrey  where  he  has 
wrought  for  his  living  whilst  he  was  capable  of  Working,  some- 
times at  One  place,  sometimes  at  another  ;  but  that  he  is  now  fallen 
Lame  in  his  Hands  whereby  he  is  rendered  unable  to  Support  him- 
self by  Labour  any  longer ;  That  he  came  into  this  Town  the  last 
Night  from  where  he  had  been  about  One  month,  He  fur- 
ther Says  that  about  Two  years  ago  he  was  eutertain'd  in  the  Alms 
h<mse  in  this  Town  for  the  Space  of  a  Year,  and  Prays  he  may  be 
Admitted  into  the  Almshouse  again. 

Complaint  being  made.  That  notwithstanding  the  Orders  given 
to  m^  Flagg  in  the  forenoon,  as  then  Entred,  Yet  he  Allows  and 
[243,]  admits  Persons  to  come  in  and  go  out  of  his  House,  by 
which  Means  We  apprehend  there  may  be  danger  of  Spreading  the 
Small  Pox,  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  some  Suitable  Person  be  Set  as  a  Guard  upon  the 
said  Klaggs  house  for  the  present,  to  prevent  People  frequenting 
the  same.  And  the  Honourable  Joseph  Wadsworth  and  Samuel 
Welles  P^squires  were  desired  to  Issue  forth  a  Warrant  for  that 
purpose.    Which  they  did  Accordingly. 

Nov.  18,  1737. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  Abiel  Waliey  Esq*",  to  Dig  up  the  Pave- 
ment, and  open  the  Ground  in  Hanover  Street  from  his  Cellar  to 
the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street,  in  Order  to  Clear  his  Drain,  Upon 
Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  Pavement  again 


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and  keep  the  same  in  Repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  21,  1737. 

Nathanial  Welch  Master  of  the  Sloop  Dolphin,  Saith,  That  about 
the  first  of  November  he  came  [34:4:.]  From  Burlington,  wliere  he 
took  in  a  Considerable  part  of  his  Loading,  and  that  in  coming 
down  the  river  he  Stopt  about  Six  Days  at  Philadelphia, 
where  he  took  in  the  remainder  of  his  Loading,  and  that  whilst  he 
was  there  he  heard  not  of  the  Small  Pox,  being  there,  nor  in  those 
parts,  That  his  Cargo  consists  of  Five  Hundred  and  One  Barrels 
of  Flour ;  And  his  Company  of  Five  Sailors  besides  himself  who 
have  been  all  well  on  their  Voyage,  and  formerly  have  had  the 
Small  Pox,  and  that  he  arriv'd  at  Tarpaulin  Cove,  where  he  heard 
that  the  Small  Pox  had  been  on  board  the  Sloop  Neptune  Capt. 
Davis  Commander,  which  was  the  only  time  he  had  heard  any 
thing  mentioned  of  the  Small  Pox. 

Nov.  22,  1737. 

Nehemiah  Carter  from  Casco  Bay  is  Admitted  an  Inhabitant, 
William  Wright  and  James  Carter  having  given  Bond,  this  22^^. 
November  1737,  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Penalty  of  Fifty 
Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town. 

[345.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  28,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Capt.  John  Wendell  Appear'd,  and  Prays  Liberty  for  the  Sloop 
Neptune  to  be  bro't  up  to  Town. 

Voted,  That  m"*.  Savell  be  directed  to  go  on  board  the  said 
Sloop,  Enquire  what  Care  has  been  taken  to  Cleanse  her,  by 
Washing,  Airing,  Smoking  &c.  And  to  report  thereon. 

The  Charge  of  his  going  down  to  be  born  by  the  Owners. 

Mr.  Jacob  Hasey  presented  an  Acco*.  amounting  to  the  Sum  of 
£.  20.  11.  6.  for  mending  High  Ways  at  Rumney  Marsh. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  a  Committee  to 
go  to  Rumney  Marsh  and  View  the  said  High  Ways,  and  Report 
thereon  before  the  next  Draft  Day. 

[246.]  Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Fifteen  Pounds  be  advanced 
to  ra"".  John  Savell  towards  providing  necessarys  for  Jabez  Bacon, 
who  lies  Sick  of  the  Sniall  Pox  at  Rainsford  Island,  and  that  m^ 
Savell  be  accountable  for  the  same. 

Voted,  That  Ebenezer  Winburn  be  dismist  from  Attending  as  a 
Guard  upon  m*".  Flaggs  house. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  30,  1737. 


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Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Savell  Reporting  that  he  had  been  on  board  the  Sloop  Nep- 
tune lying  near  Spectacle  Island,  and  made  strict  Enquiry  about 
her,  and  was  Inform'd,  That  the  Boy  who  has  been  sick  of  the 
Small  Pox  on  board  said  Sloop  was  Carried  to  Rainsfoid  Island 
with  his  Chest,  his  Bedding  and  Clothes  ;  That  the  Sailors  Bedding 
had  been  [247.]  Carried  on  Shore  at  Spectacle  Island  and  well 
Aired  ;  That  they  had  carefully  cleansed  and  Smok'd  the  said  Sloop 
According  to  Order.  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  it  is  our  opinion  the  said  Sloop  Neptune  may  be 
permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  without  Danger  to  the  Inhabitants  ; 
Provided  the  Oyle  and  the  Hemp  jjart  of  her  Loading,  Together 
with  the  Bedding  of  the  Sailors  &c.  be  still  left  at  Spectacle  Isl- 
and until  further  Order,  and  a  Certificate  was  delivered  to  Capt. 
Davis  Accordingly. 

Upon  Information  that  Jabez  Bacon  died  last  night  at  Rainsford 
Island  of  the  Small  Pox. 

Voted,  That  m''.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  cause  a 
CofSii  to  be  forthwith  made  for  the  said  Jabez,  And  that  Ebenezer 
Winburn  with  two  more  persons  be  sent  down  to  said  Island  to 
take  care  of  Burying  the  said  Jabez,  at  a  remote  part  of  the  Isl- 
and, who  are  Ordered  to  make  the  Grave  Six  feet  deep  at  the 
least. 

Voted,  That  m'".  Hutchinson  be  desired  to  go  in  the  Morning  to 
tiie  Clerks  Office  with  some  Person  concerned  on  the  other  Side,  in 
Order  to  Separate  the  Papers  given  into  the  Jury  upon  [248.] 
The  Tryal  Yesterday,  And  to  get  the  Copy  of  the  Case,  with  those 
Papers  which  were  Added  a  new  by  the  Select  men,  In  Order  to 
another  Tryal,  the  Tryal  Yesterday  being  set  aside. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  1,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  on  Tuesday  last,  the  Cause  between  the  Town  of 
Boston  and  James  Everills  Heirs,  came  upon  Trial  at  the  Superiour 
Court,  and  after  a  long  hearing  was  Committed  to  his  Jury  ;  but 
by  renson  of  one  of  the  Jury  Men's  Separating  from  his  Brethern, 
and  Absenting  for  a  few  minutes,  before  the3'  had  agreed  upon  a 
Verdict. 

The  Court  deem'd  it  a  Mis-trial 

And  whereas  the  said  Trial  must  be  begun  De  novo,  and  in 
order  thereto  the  Attorneys  Fee'd  anew,  Therefore  [249.]  Voted, 


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That  the  Hon.  Johu  Jeffries  Esq^  be  desired  to  present  to  John 
Read  and  William  Shirley  Esquires,  to  each  of  them  Twenty  five 
Pounds,  out  of  the  Money  which  is  in  Lis  Hands  belonging  to  the 
Town,  and  Rec'd  in  part  for  the  Townships  bold  to  Mess".  Read 
and  Heath  the  30*.  of  Juue  last  past,  and  that  the  said  Sums  be 
drawn  out  of  the  Town  Treasury,  and  put  into  the  Hands  of  m*". 
Jeffries  again,  as  soon  as  the  said  Treasurer  shall  be  in  Cash. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Selectmen,  Dec.  5,  1737. 

Capt.  Nathanael  Barber  One  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the 
year  Currant  having  been  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  his 
oflSce  by  the  lion.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq^  and  having  also  given 
Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  together  with  m"^.  David  Farnum 
and  Capt.  Caleb  Lyman  as  Sureties  in  the  Sum  of  Fifteen  Thou- 
sand Two  Hundred  and  Sixty  nine  Pounds  for  the  faithful  Dis- 
charge of  that  Office,  as  the  Law  directs,  A  Certificate  thereof 
was  delivered  him  directed  to  the  Assessors  of  the  Town  of 
Boston. 

Capt.  Daniel  Pecker  another  of  the  Collectors  [250.]  as  above, 
having  been  Sworn,  by  John  Ruck  P^sq"".  and  having  also  given 
Bond,  together  with  Mess".  Bartholomew  Cheever  and  James 
Halsey,  as  Sureties,  in  the  Sum  of  Eleven  Thousand  /Six  Hundred 
and  Twenty  Six  Pounds;  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  as  aforesaid.  A 
Certificate  thereof  was  also  deliver'd  him,  directed  to  the  Assessors 
as  above. 

Doctor  William  Rand,  another  of  the  Collectors  being  Sworn 
by  (maj'".)  Samuel  Sewall  Esq"*,  and  having  Given  Bond  to  the  Town 
Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of  Fice  Thousand  Nine  Hundred  and  Sixty 
two  Pounds^  together  with  Capt.  Samuel  Rand,  and  m"".  Thomas 
Salter  as  Sureties,  A  Certificate  thereof  was  given  him  directed  to 
the  Assessors  as  above. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  7,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyn:»an 
Mr.  Clarke 

[251,]  Mr.  Benjamin  Whittemore  Collector  of  the  Taxes  in 
Rumncy  Marsh  in  Boston  the  year  Currant,  being  Sworn  by  the 
Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq^  and  gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treas- 
urer together  with  Samuel  Watts  Esq"",  and  m^  John  Chamberlain 
as  Sureties,  in  the  Sum  of  Six  Hundred  and  Sixty  Six  Pounds,  for 
his  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  office,  A  Certificate  thereof  was 
delivered  him  directed  to  the  Asessors  of  Boston. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Informs  that  Agreeable  to  the 
Vote  of  the  Select  men  at  their  Meeting  the  P'.  instant,  and  then 
entrcd,  He  had  i)resented  John  Read  and  William  Shirley  Esq", 
with  the  Sum  of  Twenty-five  Pounds  each,  as  a  Fee  from  the  Town 
in  the  Trial  of  the  Cause  (by  Review)  between  the  Town  and  the 


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IL  iis  of  James  Everill,  the  Trial  on  the  29'^.  of  Nov.  last  being 
set  aside. 

The  Rev.  m^  Joshua  Gee,  and  m'".  Grafton  Feveryear  appear'd 
and  gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to 
Indemnify  the  Town  of  Boston  from  all  manner  of  Charge  on  acco'. 
of  James  a  Negro  Man,  formerly  a  Servant  to  m'".  Samuel  Bui  nell, 
and  lately  [353.]  Manumitted  by  the  Order  of  the  Great  and 
General  Court. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  be  desired  to  present 
the  Sum  of  Ten  Pounds  to  m''.  Andrew  Lane  as  a  retaining  Fee 
(on  Acco*.  of  the  Town  of  Boston)  in  the  Review  of  the  Cause 
between  the  said  Town,  and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everill. 

Mr.  Savell  is  Ordered  to  Acquaint  m*".  Scammel  who  has  Open'd 
a  Mathematical  School  at  the  North  end  of  the  Town,  as  appears 
by  his  printed  Advertisements,  That  his  so  doing  before  he  has 
Obtain'd  the  Approbation  of  the  Selectmen,  is  Contrary  to  Law. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  8,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[353.]  Upon  the  Petition  of  Nathanael  Holmes  for  Liberty  to 
Set  up  a  Still,  in  the  House  lately  Used  by  m"".  Holyoke  as  a  Brew 
house  in  Back  Street. 

The  Select  men  have  Viewed  the  place  mentioned  in  his  Petition, 
and  are  of  Opinion  that  the  said  Holmes  may  be  Allowed  to  set  up 
a  Still  there,  upon  Condition  that  he  Erect  a  Brick  Wall  at  each 
end  of  the  said  House  intended  to  be  Used  as  a  Still  house,  and 
that  he  carry  the  said  Wall  two  or  three  feet  above  the  Roof  of  the 
said  House. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  14,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon,  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mess".  Thomas  West  and  Hozekiah  Dunham,  both  belonging  to 
Martha's  Vinyard,  being  sent  for,  Appeared,  And  Inform,  That 
they  came  from  Ilomes's  hole  on  Martha's  Vineyard  on  the  12*^. 
and  13"\  instant,  that  before  they  came  from  thence  [354.]  They 
were  credily  inform'd  tliat  the  Small  Pox  was  broke  out  at  Edgar 
Town,  or  Old  Town  Harbour  so  Called,  and  had  spread  into  Nine 
Families  in  that  Town,  that  One  Matthews  a  Physician  liad  died 
of  that  Distemper,  that  they  heard  the  Infection  was  received 
from  Soloman  Davis's  Sloop,  who  touch'd  there  in  her  passage 
from  Philadelphia,  They  also  Say  there  are  Pilots  Appointed  at 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737. 


89 


Homes's  hole  to  give  Information  thereof  to  all  Vessels  as  they 
pass  by,  in  Order  to  prevent  their  going  in  to  that  Iliirbour. 

Upon  the  Information  of  the  Small  Pox  being  broke  out  at 
Martha's  Vmyard,  as  above,  A  motion  was  made  and  Seconded, 
for  Addressing  His  Excellency  the  Governour  that  all  Vesseils 
coming  from  the  Old  Town  Harbour  may  be  Stopt  at  the  Castle 
till  they  have  been  Examin'd  &c.  Accordingly  the  Question  being 
put. 

Voted  in  the  Affirmative. 

An  Address  being  drawn  up  was  Signed  in  order  to  its  being 
presented  to  the  Governour,  accordingly. 

[255.]  Upon  a  Motion  made  Dr.  Rand  was  sent  for  to  give 
an  Account  of  what  he  knows  relating  to  any  Effects  belonging  to 
Jabez  Bacon,  Who  was  taken  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox  in  this  Town, 
and  sent  down  to  Rainsford  Island  to  the  Hospital  there  and  of 
which  Distemper  he  died. 

Dr.  Rand  being  present  Informs  as  follows  Viz*. 

That  the  said  Jabez  Bacon  told  him  in  the  lime  of  his  Sickness, 
that  he  had  left  in  the  Hands  of  Eleazar  Flagg  the  value  of  Thirty 
One  Pounds  in  Flour  and  Butter,  but  that  he  owed  some  small 
matter  (out  of  it)  to  the  said  Flagg ;  That  when  he  died  he  had 
Gold  Buttons  in  his  Shirt  (and  as  he  thinks)  a  Gold  ring  or  two, 
with  Shoe  buckles  and  Knee  buckles  of  Silver. 

Dr.  Rand  further  Informs  that  Francis  Craft  the  Boy  who  was 
first  taken  with  the  Small  Pox  on  board  Capt.  Davis,  and  who  was 
afterwards  sent  to  Rainsford  Island,  and  there  Attended  upon 
Bacon  in  his  Sickness  Said  that  he  heard  the  said  Bacon  Say  that 
he  had  due  to  hira  from  other  Persons  Twenty  Nine  Pounds,  besides 
Several  small  Debts,  as  by  his  Books  would  Appear,  which  Books 
were  left  at  the  Hospital. 

Mr.  Eleazar  Flagg  being  also  sent  for,  came  before  the  [256.] 
Select  men,  and  Informs  them.  That  he  has  now  in  his  Hands 
Five  Barrels  Containing,  900  w*.  of  Flour  and  312^^  Neat  of 
Butter ;  One  third  part  of  which  Flour  and  Butter  belongs  to  the 
Estate  of  Jabez  Bacon  Deceased.  He  further  Says  that  said 
Bacon  was  Indebted  to  him  ;  but  that  One  John  Taylor  Owed  said 
Bacon  Money,  and  he  had  engaged  to  Discharge  the  Debt  due  to 
said  Flagg. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  19,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Informing  that  the  Heirs  of  m'^. 
Everills  had  presented  a  Petition  to  the  General  Court,  to  have  the 
Superior  Court  removed  from  Boston  to  some  other  part  of  the 
County,  for  the  Tryal  of  the  Causes  depending  between  them  and 
this  Town  for  reasons  [257]  in  their  Petition  mentionctl ;  That 
the  Court  had  been  pleased  to  Order  that  the  Selectmen  of  Bos- 


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ton,  should  be  served  with  a  Copy  of  said  Petition,  that  they 
might  8 hew  cause  if  any  they  have  why  the  Prayer  of  the  Petition 
should  not  be  granted,  Whereupon, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'',  and  Capt.  Armitage  be 
a  Committee  to  Wait  upon  the  Council  for  the  Town  with  the  said 
Petition  to  have  their  Advice  thereon,  and  to  do  what  may  be 
proper  to  be  done  in  the  Affair. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  21,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Ml.  Hutchinson 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  and  Capt.  Armitage  a  Committee 
Appointed  to  wait  upon  the  Town's  Council  on  the  Affair  of  the 
Petition  of  Abraham  Francis  and  others  as  entred  the  19^^.  currant 
[258.]  Reported,  That  they  had  attended  the  Service  desired  of 
them,  and  that  the}^  had  Obtained  of  John  Read  Esq'",  the  Draught 
of  an  answer  to  the  said  Petition  of  Francis  &c.  which  was  Read, 
and  the  same  being  accepted.  The  Town  Clerk  was  directed  to 
Draw  a  fair  Copy  of  the  said  Answer,  for  the  Selectmen  to  Sign, 
and  present  to  the  Court  &c. 

Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  Reported  that  they  had 
According  to  Order  (as  Entred  the  12'^  of  October  last  past) 
Waited  on  m'".  Harrison  Gray  the  15^^.  of  the  same  month.  And 
had  given  him  Notice  of  the  determination  of  the  Select  men,  to 
raise  the  Rent  of  the  Towns  Ware  house  now  in  his  Occupation,  to 
Fifty  Pounds  p.  Annum,  the  same  to  Commence  the  first  day  of 
Nov',  then  next  ensuing. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  26,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[259.]  Mess'"'.  Clothier  Peirce  Master  of  the  Schooner  Hope 
from  Rhode  Island ;  Edward  Vittery,  Master  of  the  Sloop  Trial, 
and  Ebenezer  Selew  Master  of  the  Sloop  Whale,  both  from  North 
Carolina,  Arriving  on  Saturday  last  were  Stopt  at  the  Castle  upon 
Account  of  their  having  touch'd  at  Martha's  Vinyard,  Agreeable 
to  the  Petition  of  the  Selectmen  to  His  Excellency  as  Entred  the 
14'^.  currant,  the  Small  Pox  being  there.  The  said  INIasters  being 
Sworn  by  m^  Justice  Sewall  in  presence  of  the  Select  men,  were 
by  them  Examin'd  respecting  the  Small  Pox,  Who  Severally  on 
their  Oath  Say,  That  in  their  Passage  from  the  aforementioned 
Ports  to  this  place  they  put  in  at  Homes's  hole  ;  that  they  were  not 
nor  any  of  their  People  at  old  Town  Harbour  at  all,  hearing  the 


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91 


Small  Pox  was  there,  and  that  about  Twenty  Persons  were,  or 
had  been  Sick  of  that  Distemper,  and  about  Five  had  died  of  it. 

Capt.  Vittery  further  Informs  that  a  Vessell  from  Barbadoes 
touch'd  at  martha's  Vinyard  bound  for  Marble  head,  who  inform'd 
that  the  Small  Pox  was  rife  in  that  Island. 

The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  above  and  being  of 
opinion  the  said  Vessells  may  be  [260.]  Permitted  to  come  up  to 
Town  without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabitants.  Gave  a  Certificate 
Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  26,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  Capt.  Nathanael  OMver  has  this  Day  presented  a  Deed 
or  Instrument  in  Writing  to  Confirm  the  New  road  or  Causey 
which  he  has  latel}'  made  thro'  some  part  of  his  Farm,  in  Rumney 
Marsh  to  the  Select  men,  for  a  Publick  High  Way  &c. 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds  be  drawn  upon  the  Town 
Treasury  payable  to  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver,  in  full  Consideration 
of  his  time  and  expences  in  making  the  said  Causey  &c.  Agree- 
able to  the  Votes  of  the  Select  men,  as  Entred  the  26*.  of  Sep- 
tember and  2*^.  of  November  last  past  [261.]  Which  Sum  together 
with  ninety  Pounds  before  paid  him,  Amounts  to  One  Hundred  and 
Forty  Pounds  for  the  whole  or  that  Work. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  28,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Peter  Pelham  presented  a  Petition,  Praying  for  Liberty  to 
Open  a  School  in  this  Town  for  the  Education  of  Children  in  Read- 
ing, Writing,  Needle  work,  Dancing  and  the  Art  of  Painting  upon 
Glass  &c.  Read. 

Voted,  That  m^  Pelham  have  Liberty  Granted  him  to  keep  such 
a  School  Accordingly,  While  he  Continues  to  regulate  the  same  in 
Conformity  to  the  Laws  of  this  Province  and  has  the  Approbation 
of  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  for  the  time  being. 

[262.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  30,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeflfries  Esq'. 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 


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Mr.  Constable  Hickling  bro't  a  Venire  facias  for  the  return  of 
Ten  Petit  Jurors  to  serve  at  the  next  Inferiour  Court  &c.  to  be 
holden  at  Boston  for  the  County  of  Suffolk,  on  the  first  Tuesday 
of  January  next. 

Accordingly  the  Select  men  &c.  Agreed  that  Saturday  the  31''. 
of  December  currant,  at  10  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon,  should  be  the 
time  for  drawing  the  said  Tickets,  And  Ordered  the  Constable  to 
Notify  the  Town  thereof,  in  the  Way  and  manner  as  by  Law  pre- 
scribed. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  2,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Collson 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[263.]  Mess".  Joseph  Lathrop  Master  of  the  Sloop  Trial  from 
New  London  ;  Abraham  Gibant  Master  of  the  Sloop  May  Flower, 
from  Jamaica  ;  and  Robert  Hunter  Master  of  the  Sloop  Friends 
Adventure  from  North  Carolina,  arriving  Yesterday,  were  Stopt 
at  the  Castle,  on  Acco'.  of  their  having  touch'd  at  Martha's  Vin- 
yard.  The  said  Masters  being  present,  were  Sworn  before  the 
Select  men  by  the  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq"",  and  being  on 
their  oath  Examin'd,  Say,  That  they  touch'd  at  Homes's  hole,  but 
were  not  at  Old  Town  Harbour,  They  heard  the  Small  Pox  wa^  in 
about  Ten  Families  at  Old  Town,  that  'twas  broke  anew  only  in 
One  Family,  and  that  it  was  not  Spread  within  about  Eight  Miles 
of  Homes's  hole,  and  that  none  of  their  Men  had  been  at  Old  Town 
Harbour. 

The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  above  Report,  and  being 
of  Opinion  the  said  Vessells  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town 
without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabitants.  Gave  a  Certificate  Accord- 
ingly. 

[264.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  4,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Ann  Roberts  and  Winefred  Bisby,  are  admitted  Lihabitants, 
upon  Condition  that  Capt.  Andrew  Newell,  and  m"".  Gershom 
Keyes,  become  bound  in  a  Bond  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to  In- 
demnify the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jany.  7,  1737. 

Present 

■  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Mr.  Collson 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737-8. 


93 


Capt.  Lvman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutcbinson 

Mr.  Elkanah  Cnshman  Master  of  the  Schooner  Unity  from 
Jamaica,  being  Sworn  [265.]  By  the  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq"", 
was  Examin'cl  by  the  Select  men  Who  Informs  that  in  their  Pas- 
sage hither,  they  touch'd  at  Homes's  hoUi,  where  they  Stay'd  about 
Twelve  hours,  That  they  Understood  the  Small  Pox  was  not  within 
Five  miles  of  said  Place,  That  none  of  his  Men  were  at  the  Old 
Town  Harbour,  but  they  lodg'd  on  board  the  Schooner,  and  are  all 
in  good  health,  their  loading  Consists  of  about  Twelve  Hogs  heads 
of  Sugar  only. 

The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  above  Report,  and  being 
of  Opinion  that  the  said  Vessell  and  Company,  Passengers,  Goods, 
and  every  thing  on  board,  According  to  the  best  of  their  Judgment 
are  clear  of  Infection,  And  therefore  that  She  may  be  permitted  to 
come  up  to  Tpwn  ;  Gave  a  Certificate  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  11,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[366.]  Upon  a  Motion  made  respecting  the  Warlike  Stores 
at  the  South  Sconce,  which  lye  much  exposed  to  be  Embezell'd. 

Voted,  That  m'.  Clarke  be  desired  to  take  Care  that  the  same  be 
secured  in  such  a  manner  as  to  him  shall  seem  meet. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  18,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 

Upon  Information  That  One  Trap  (a  Pilot)  is  come  hither  from 
Edgar  Town,  on  Martha's  Vinyard,  where  the  Small  Pox  is  preva- 
lent. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  and  ordered 
forthwith  to  Wait  upon  the  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq^.  One  of 
His  Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace,  And  in  the  name  of  the  Select 
men  to  Inform  him  thereof.  That  so  proper  Care  may  be  taken 
in  Order  to  pre^'fent  the  bringing  that  Distemper  to  this  Town. 

[267.]  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be 
desired  to  Dispose  of  the  Butter  and  Flour  belonging  to  the  Estate 
of  Jabez  Bacon  latel}'  Deceased  of  the  Small  Pox  at  Rainsford 
Islnnd  left  by  said  Bacon  in  the  Hands  of  m"".  Eleazar  Flagg,  and 
make  report  of  their  doings  therein. 

Blr.  Sumner,  One  of  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Roxbury 
Informs  that  m".»angier,  the  Wife  of  m'.  Ames  Angier,  is  resident 


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ia  the  Roxbury,  and  in  a  very  weak  and  low  Condition,  and  has 
not  where  with  to  Support  herself,  And  Prays,  that  Whereas  the 
said  m".  angier  belongs  to  the  Town  of  Boston  that  there  may  be 
due  Care  taken  of  her  Accordingly;  The  Select  Men  of  Boston 
having  some  Years  since.  Viz',  in  the  year,  1728.  Given  from 
under  their  Hands  so  to  do. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  the  Town  Clerk  was  desired  to  prepare  the 
Leases  for  the  Granary  Cellar,  to  m^  Thomas  Hubbard,  According 
to  former  agreement,  Entred  the  5*^.  of  October  last  past. 

[368.]  At  a  Meeting  of  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace 
together  with  the  Select  men,  Jan.  19,  1737. 

Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq*". 
The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworlh  Esq"". 
Justices  of  J  The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  P^sq"". 
the  Peace  '  Samuel  Sewall  Esq"".  , 
Abiel  Walley  Esq'". 
John  Fayerweather  Esq"*. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  ^ 
Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage  | 
Mr.  David  Collson  V  Select  men 

Capt.  Caleb  Lyman 
Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 
Whereas,  We  have  receiv'd  Information  That  a  Certain  Negro 
Man,  is  taken  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox,  at  Rainsford  Island,  and  that 
Several  Persons  dwelling  on  said  Island  are  liable  to  that  Distem- 
per, and  may  soon  be  taken  ill  with  it.  And  whereas  there  is 
Provision  made  whereby  Persons  may  be  prevented  or  restrained 
from  going  to,  or  coming  from  said  Island,  by  means  where  of 
[269.]  There  is  the  greatest  Danger  of  bringing  and  Spreading 
the  Infection  among  the  Inhabitants  of  this  Town,  or  other  places  ; 
And  Whereas  also  the  Hospital,  formerlj^  Erected  at  Spectacle 
Island  for  the  reception  of  Persons  Visited  with  the  said  Distemper 
or  any  other  Contagious  Sickness,  or  coming  from  any  Place  or 
Places  where  such  Sickness  prevails,  is  latel}'  Disposed  of  by  the 
Province,  And  another  Built  and  provided  for  the  Ends  aforesaid 
at  Rainsford  Island,  but  as  Yet  no  Act  is  pass'd  Impowering  any 
Person  or  Persons  to  Send  any  Person  or  Persons  that  Shall  be  so 
Visited  to  it.  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson,  Anthony  Stoddard 
and  John  Jeffries  Esq",  and  Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage  be,  and 
hereby  are  desired  to  Wait  upon  His  Excellency  the  Governour 
and  to  Acquaint  him  of  the  Hazard  the  Town  is  in.  And  to  Pray 
His  Excellency  to  Call  a  Council  on  the  Morrow  (if  he  please)  to 
Consider  of  the  Affair,  and  to  give  such  direction  and  Orders  re- 
lating thei  eto,  as  to  His  Excellency  and  Honours  shall  seem  meet 
and  expedient  on  such  an  Occasion. 

[270.]  The  following  Order  was  presented  to  the  Select  men, 
by  ra"".  Deput}^  Secretary  Frost,  Viz'. 

At  a  Council  held  at  the  Council  Chamber  in  Boston,  upon 
Fryday  Jan.  20,  1737. 


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Upon  Application  made  by  John  Jeffries  Esquire,  in  behalf  of 
divers  Justices  of  the  Peace  and  of  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of 
Boston,  Informing  that  a  Negro  Man  at  Rainsfords  Island  was 
taken  ill  of  the  Small  Pox ;  and  that  divers  Persons  at  the  said 
Island  are  liable  to  the  same  Infection  ;  And  also  that  there  is 
danger  of  the  Small  Pox  Spreading  by  the  Coming  of  Persons 
privately  into  said  Town  from  Martha's  Vinyard  or  other  places 
infected,  and  Praying  the  Direction  of  this  Board  thereon. 

Ordered,  That  the  Justices  and  Select  men  of  the  Town  of 
Boston  be  Impowered  to  Send  down  all  Infected  Persons,  or 
Persons  coming  from  places  infected,  to  the  Hospital  at  Rains- 
ford  Island,  in  the  same  manner  they  mis^ht  by  Law  have  Sent 
them  to  the  Hospital  on  Spectacle  Island  ;  and  to  take  Effectual 
[271*]  Care  to  keep  them  there,  till  they  be  clear  of  Infection  ; 
As  also  to  Send  any  Goods  to  the  said  Island  that  may  be  in 
Danger  of  Spreading  the  Infection,  And  to  do  all  other  things  Neces- 
sary for  preventing  the  Small  Pox  from  coming  into,  and  Spread- 
ing in  the  Town  of  Boston.  The  Charge  to  be  born  as  the  Law 
directs. 

J.  Belcher 

A  true  Copy  Examin'd 

P.  Simon  Frost  Dep'.  Sec*^. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  20,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth. 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  the  Small  Pox  is  broken  out  at  Rainsford  Island,  and 
there  are  Several  Persons  there  liable  to  that  infection.  In  order 
to  prevent  (if  possible)  the  Spreading  of  it  in  the  Town  [272.] 
Of  Boston  or  else  where,  It  is  tho't  Necessary  to  Set  a  Guard  upon 
said  Island,  to  hinder  persons  from  Landing  there,  and  also  from 
going  off  said  Island  during  the  Continuance  of  the  Small  Pox  there. 
Accordingly  m"".  Ebenezer  W inborn  was  sent  for,  and  Appeared, 
And  upon  the  Motion  made.  He  accepted  to  go  down  to  Rainsfords 
Island  upon  the  Business  above  mentioned,  and  to  Continue  there 
until  further  Order,  for  which  Service  the  Select  men  agreed  to 
Allow  him  Eight  Shillings  P.  Diem,  and  his  Diet. 

The  following  is  Copy  of  a  Warrant  impowering  the  said 
Winburne  Accordingly. 

Suffolk  sc.  Boston  Jan.  20,  1737. 

Whereas  Complaint  is  made  to  ns  the  Subscribers  that  there  is 
One  Person  now  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox  and  Sundry  others  in  danger 
of  being  Sick  there  of  at  the  Hospital  at  Rainsford  Island,  AVhere 
by  without  Special  Care  His  Majesty's  good  Subjects  in  the  Town  of 
Boston  as  well  as  other  Towns  may  be  [273.]  Exposed  in  their 
Health. 


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Pursuant  therefore  to  the  Direction  of  the  Law  in  that  Case 
made  and  provided,  and  the  Order  of  the  Governonr  and  Council 
of  this  Day,  You  are  here  by  Directed  and  required  forthwith  to 
repair  to  the  Hospital  aforesaid,  And  Carefully  to  Watch  the  same 
by  night  and  Day  in  such  manner  as  to  prevent  all  Persons  coming 
on  or  going  off  said  Island  until  further  Order  from  proper  Au- 
thority, for  which  this  shall  be  your  Sufficient  Warrant. 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 

Capt.  Armitage 

Mr.  CoUson 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 


[274.]  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Informs  that  John  Read 
Esq'",  has  made  the  Second  Payment,  Viz'.  Three  Hundred  and 
Forty  Pounds,  being  part  of  the  Purchase  Consideration  for  the 
Township,  Number  One,  Sold  to  him  by  Auction  the  30'^.  of  June 
last  past,  Which  money  lies  in  his  hands. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  30,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  We  are  informed  that  One  Nicholas  Donneval  is  now 
dangerously  Sick  at  the  House  of  John  Keeffe  having  nothing  to 
Support  himself,  nor  Friends  to  relieve  him,  the  said  Keeffe  Pray- 
ing that  he  may  be  removed  from  his  House,  for  that  he  is  not  able 
to  Supi)ort  him  at  his  own  Charge,  And  Whereas  We  Apprehend 
the  said  Donneval  is  (under  his  present  Circumstances)  a  proper 
[2 7 5. J  Object  of  the  Publick  Charity,  The  Town  Clerk  is  here  by 
dii  ected  in  the  Name  and  by  Order  of  the  Select  men  to  Certify  the 
same  to  the  Gentlemen  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  and  to  recom- 
mend the  said  Donneval  to  be  received  and  Supported  at  the  Alms 
house  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province.  A  Certificate  was  given 
Accol'dingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  6,  1737. 


To  M^  Ebenezer  Winburn. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  25,  1737. 

Present 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737-8. 


97 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Leases  for  the  Granary  Cellar  being  drawn  According  to 
Order,  they  were  Executed  and  Mutually  Exchanged  by  the  Select 
men,  and  m''.  Thomas  Hubbard,  Agreeable  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town 
Impowering  the  Selectmen  thereto. 

[276.]  At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices 
of  the  Peace,  with  the  Gentlemen  the  Select  men  of  Boston,  in  the 
Council  Chamber.    Feb.  6.  1737. 

Present 

The  Hon.  Edw**.  Hutchinson  Esq"*. Justices  of 

Samuel  Sewall  Esq'.  (Major)         >-  the  Peace 

Samuel  Adams  Esq'*.  ) 

Mr.  David  Collson 

Capt.  Alex"".  Forsyth  | 

Capt.  Caleb  Lyman  [►  Select  men 

Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 

IMr.  Thos.  Hutchinson  Jun^.  J 
A  General  Walk  or  Visitation  of  the  Town  was  then  Agreed  upon, 
to  be  the  Twenty  first  of  February  Currant  to  Meet  at  Nine  o'Clock 
in  the  Morning  if  the  AVeather  be  fair.  According  to  the  Order  or 
Sortment  then  made. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  8,  1737. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
.Mr.  Clarke"^ 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[377.]  The  Town  Cleik  is  directed  to  write  a  Letter  to  the 
Hon.  Judge  Prescott,  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  men,  to  put  him  in 
mind  of  the  Sitting  of  the  Superiour  Court  next  Tuesday,  When 
the  Case  is  to  be  Tried  between  the  Town  and  m"".  Everills  heirs, 
and  to  desire  he  would  not  fail  of  being  in  Town  on  that  Occa- 
sion. 

And  by  the  same  Messenger  to  write  a  Letter  to  CoP.  Tyng  at 
Dunstable,  in  the  Nnme  of  the  Select  men,  desiring  the  favour  of 
him  to  Search  the  Papers  of  his  Grand  father,  in  his  Hands,  for 
any  papers  that  may  give  light  in  the  Case  depending  between  the 
Town  of  Boston,  and  m*".  Everills  heirs;  and  if  he  finds  any  to 
Send  'em  to  them.  Who  will  readily  pay  all  Charges  that  may 
arise  there  by,  and  cheerfully  Satisfy  him  for.  his  time  and 
trouble. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  10.,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Arraitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[278.]  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Informs,  That  upon  the 
Motion  and  According  to  the  desire  of  the  Select  men.  He  had  pre- 
sented m^  Andrew  Lane  with  the  Sum  of  Ten  Pounds  as  a  Fee 
fiom  the  Town  in  the  Trial  of  the  Cause  depending  between  the 
Town  and  James  Everills  heirs,  which  is  to  come  on  at  the  Supe- 
riour  Court  the  14'^.  Current. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  13,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  the  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds  has  been  lately  given  to  John 
Read  and  William  Shirley  Esq",  as  a  Fee  from  the  Town  in  tlie 
Trial  of  the  Cases  depending  in  the  Law  between  the  Town  and 
the  Heirs  of  James  Everill,  which  is  to  come  on  at  the  next 
[379.]  Superiour  Court,  As  Entred  the  7'^.  of  December  last. 

Voted,  That  the  further  Sum  of  Thirty  Pounds  be  presented  to 
the  said  Gentlemen  in  equal  halves  to  make  their  Fees  for  this 
Trial  equal  to  the  Fees  given  them  at  the  Former  Trial,  which  was 
Forty  Pounds  apeice ;  And  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"^.  is  desired 
to  advance  the  said  Sura  of  Thirty  Pounds  out  of  the  Moneys  lying 
in  his  Hands  belonging  to  the  Town,  received  for  the  Townships 
Sold  the  30^^^.  of  June  last. 

And  that  the  said  Sum  be  drawn  out  of  the  Town  Treasury  and 
put  into  the  Hands  of  m"".  Jeffries  again,  in  the  next  draught  made 
upan  the  Treasury. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  15,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeff'ries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Armitage  Infoi^ms  That  m'.  William  [380.]  Waters 
came  Yesterday  from  Rainsford  Island  and  informs  that  the 
People  there  are  all  in  good  health,  and  that  m^  Winboru  desires 


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99 


the  Select  men  to  give  Orders  for  his  coming  up  to  Town,  if  they 
see  meet. 

Voted,  That  m''.  Ebeuezer  Winburn  be  directed  to  come  up  to 
Town  by  the  first  Opportunity,  taking  all  possible  Care  of  his 
Clothes,  and  everything  else  that  may  retain  Infection,  and  that  he 
be  Notified  of  this  Order  as  soon  as  may  be.  And  also 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  desired  to  write  to  m^  Waters 
at  the  Hospital  on  Rainsford  Island,  and  to  inform  him  that  the 
Select  men  he  would  exhibit  to  them  an  acco^  of  the  Wearing 
Apparel  and  other  Effects  now  in  his  Hands  of  late  belonging  to 
Jabez  Bacon  lately  Deceased  of  the  Small  Pox  at  said  Island- 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  16.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[281.]  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'.  Informs  that  according 
to  the  Vote  pass'd  by  tlie  Select  men,  as  Entred  the  13*^.  instant 
he  had  presented  to  Mess".  Read  and  Shirley  the  Sum  of  Thirty 
Pounds,  in  addition  to  what  was  Ordered  to  be  given  them  the  1^*. 
of  December  last  past.  Viz*.  Fifteen  Pounds  to  John  Read  Esq^ 
and  Fifteen  Pounds  more  to  William  Shirley  Esq^ 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  20.  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  on  the  late  Trial  had  between  the  Town  and  Everills 
heirs  the  Jury  found  a  Special  Verdict,  which  of  Necessity  will 
require  further  pleading,  or  arguing  on  a  point  of  Law,  Therefore 
in  Consideration  thereof. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  be  [283.]  And 
hereby  is  desired  to  present  the  Attorneys,  Viz*.  John  Read  and 
William  Shirley  Esq",  with  the  further  Sum  of  Forty  Pounds,  (out 
of  the  Money  lying  in  his  Hands  received  for  Townships  Sold  &c.) 
to  be  equally  divided  between  them  for  their  Encouragement  in 
prosecuting  the  said  Affair,  And  that  a  Draft  be  made  on  the  Town 
Treasurer  for  the  said  Sum,  to  be  repaid  to  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Esqr. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  22,  1737. 


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Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Ebenezer  Winburn  Informs,  That  m"".  Jabez  Bacon  who 
lately  died  of  the  Small  Pox,  at  the  Hospital  on  said  Island  has 
left  in  the  Hands  of  One  Francis  Craft  [^83.]  Servant  to  Capt. 
Davis,  One  pair  of  Silver  Shoe  Buckles,  one  pair  of  Gold  buttons, 
a  Small  parcel  of  Silver  and  Gold,  and  Sundrys  of  Wearing 
Apparel. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  27,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Upon  Consideration  of  the  Services  of  m'.  Gerrish  the  Town 
Clerk  in  Attending  the  Select  men's  Meetings  the  Year  past,  and 
his  other  Service  in  the  Town  Affairs. 

Voted,  That  he  be  Allowed  the  Sum  of  Twenty  five  Pounds. 
March  1,  1737. 

Whereas  the  Pipes  Conveying  Water  from  the  Orange  Tree  to 
the  Conduit  in  Ann  Street  [^84.]  Are  Stopt  and  Application  is 
made  to  the  Select  men  for  liberty  to  Open  the  Ground  where  it 
may  be  Necessary,  in  Order  to  remove  the  said  Obstruction. 

Liberty  is  Accordingly  Granted  to  Habijah  Savage  and  William 
Tyler  Esq"",  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement,  and  to  Open  the  Ground  in 
Hanover  Street,  Wings  Lane  or  Ann  Street  as  Occasion  shall 
require.  Upon  Condition  that  they  Open  the  Ground  for  the 
length  only  of  Two  pipes  at  the  same  time,  and  that  they  then  forth- 
with make  good  the  Ground  again,  before  they  open  in  another 
place,  that  so  the  Inhabitants  may  not  be  incommoded  thereby, 
And  that  they  keep  the  same  together  with  the  Pavement  in 
good  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
men  for  the  time  being. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  1,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 


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[285.]  Whereas  another  Trial  is  to  come  on  tomorrow  by 
Review,  between  the  Town  and  Evei  ills  Heirs. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  be  and  here  by  is 
desired  to  present  the  Sum  of  Forty  Pounds  to  the  Two  Attorneys 
for  the  Town,  Y'lzK  Twenty  Pounds  to  John  Read  Esq\  and  Twenty 
Pounds  to  William  Shirley  Esq^  in  addition  to  the  Fees  Already 
given  them.  That  he  Advance  the  same  out  of  the  Moneys  lying 
in  his  Hands  received  for  Townships  Sold,  and  that  the  said  Sum 
of  Forty  Pounds  be  drawn  out  of  the  Town  Treasury  payable  to 
m"".  Jeffries  in  the  next  draught  made  thereon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  6,  1737. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 

Capt.  Armitage 

Mr.  Collson 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants  to  the 
Constables  of  Boston  [286,]  In  His  Majesties  Name  requiring 
them  forth  with  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants 
Qualified  as  the  Law  directs,  to  Convene  at  the  Town  house  on 
Monday  next  the  Thirteenth  of  March  Current,  at  Nine  o' Clock  in 
the  forenoon,  Then  and  there  to  Nominate  and  Chuse  meet  Persons 
to  Serve  the  Town  the  Year  ensuing,  as  Select  men.  Town  Clerk, 
Overseers  of  the  Poor,  Constables  and  other  Officers  as  the  Law 
directs  ;  To  Grant  such  Sums  of  Money  as  shall  be  judg'd  Needful 
for  relief  of  the  Poor  and  defraying  other  Necessary  Charges  ;  To 
receive  a  further  list  of  Persons  qualified  to  Serve  on  the  Petit 
Jury,  as  also  the  Reports  of  Several  Committees.  To  Agree  upon, 
Conclude  and  finish  such  other  Matters  and  things  as  were  under 
Consideration  at  former  Meetings,  and  Continued  to  be  further 
debated  at  this,  and  also  such  other  Matters  as  may  be  proper  for 
their  Consideration  at  this  Meeting. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  Wait 
upon  the  Assessors  for  an  Attested  Copy  of  their  List  and  Valua- 
tion of  Estates  and  faculties  for  the  Currant  Year  [287.]  To  be 
lodg'd  with  the  Town  Clerk  as  the  Law  directs.  To  be  produced  if 
occasion  shall  require  to  determine  any  disputes  which  may  happen 
to  arise  respecting  the  Qualification  of  Persons  offering  their  Votes 
at  Publick  Town  Meetings. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  13,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 


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This  Day  the  Select  men  Executed  a  Deed  to  the  Hon.  Jacob 
Wendell  Esq',  of  a  Tract  of  Land  of  the  Contents  of  Six  Miles 
Square,  not  as  yet  laid  out,  but  to  be  laid  out  in  some  Suitable 
place  in  the  Unappropriated  Lands  of  this  Province,  Agreeable  to  a 
Grant  made  by  the  Great  and  General  Court  the  28.  May  1735  to 
the  Town  of  Boston,  Sold  at  a  Publick  Auction  the  30'^.  of  June 
last  past,  to  the  said  [288.]  Wendell,  The  DeeJ  was  Acknowl- 
edged the  same  Day  before  Samuel  Sewall  Esq\  Justice  of  Peace. 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq*",  at  the  same  time  Executed  Two 
Bonds  to  the  Select  men.  Viz'. 

One    for   the   Payment   of  the   Sum  of  on   or  before 

the   . 

The  other  for  the  Payment  of  the  Sum  of  on  or  before 

the  .  Which  said  Two  Bonds  are  deposited  in  the  Hands  of 

the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq*". 

[*^89.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  15,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 
Mr.  David  CoUson 
Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 
Capt.  Caleb  Lyman 
Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 
Mr.  Thomas  Hutchinson 
Whereas  the  Inhabitants  in  Town  Meeting  Assembled  the  14'^. 
Instant,  Voted  and  Ordered  that  the  Openings  or  Gaps  which  lead 
into  the  Common  be  made  up  with  Posts  and  a  Rail  on  the  Top, 
to  prevent  Carts  &c.  from  going  over  it,  and  spoiling  the  Herbage. 

Voted,  That  m^  Collsou  be  and  hereby  is  desired  to  cause  the 
same  to  be  forthwith  Effected,  leaving  only  One  Gap  or  inlet  near 
the  Granary  to  go  up  along  by  the  Work  house  to  Beacon  Street, 
Agreeable  to  the  said  order. 

Mr.  Samuel  Smith,  Informs,  That  Henry  [390.]  Lindsey  a 
Sailor,  has  been  Sick  for  the  Space  of  Six  or  Seven  Weeks  at  his 
House,  at  the  lower  end  of  Summer  Street  that  the  said  Lindsey's 
Father  lives  at  Saco,  that  having  been  at  Considerable  Charges 
already  for  his  Subsistence,  He  now  prays  the  Select  men  would 
please  to  ease  him  of  such  a  burden  and  charge  if  the}^  see  Cause. 
Upon  Consideration  thereof, 

Voted,  That  m^  Savell  be  directed  to  inform  the  said  Smith, 
that  they  Apprehend  they  cannot  According  to  Law,  lay  the  Charge 
upon  the  Town,  for  that  he  should  have  given  seasonable  Notice 
thereof,  but  Neglected  so  to  do. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  Mar.  16,  1737. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
'      Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1737-8. 


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Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
Whereas  another  Trial  of  the  Causes  [291.]  Between  the  Town 
and  m'".  Everills  Heirs,  is  to  come  on  tomorrow. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  be  desired  to  present 
the  iSum  of  Twenty  Pounds  to  the  two  Attorneys  for  the  Town, 
Viz*.  Ten  Pounds  to  John  Read  Esq"",  and  Ten  Pounds  to  William 
Shirley  Esq"",  in  Addition  to  the  Fees  already  given  them  ;  That  he 
be  desired  to  Advance  the  said  Money,  out  of  the  Moneys  lying  in 
his  Hands  which  is  received  for  the  Townships  Sold,  and  that  the 
said  Sum  of  Twenty  Pounds  be  drawn  out  of  the  Town  Treasury, 
payable  to  m*".  Jeffries,  in  the  next  draught. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  27,  1738 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

A  Venire  being  Issued  out  from  the  Clerks  Office,  for  returning 
Ten  Petit  Jurors  to  Serve  [292.]  At  the  Inferiour  Court  of  Com- 
mon pleas,  and  Court  of  General  Sessions  of  the  Peace  to  be 
holden  at  Boston  for  the  County  of  Suffolk  on  the  first  Tuesday  of 
April  next.  It  is  here  by  Ordered  that  the  Tickets  be  drawn  Ac- 
cordingl}-,  on  Wednesday  next  the  29'^.  Currant,  at  Three  o'Clock 
Afternoon,  And  m'.  Savell  is  directed  to  deliver  the  Venire  to  One 
of  the  Constables  of  Boston,  that  he  may  Notify  the  Inhabitants 
in  the  Way  and  Manner  as  is  by  Law  prescribed,  that  so  they  may 
be  present,  if  they  see  cause. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  29,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Mr.  Thomas  Inches,  bro't  before  the  Select  men  One  John  M°. 
Neal,  a  Young  [293.]  Man  blind,  Who  had  been  at  his  House  for 
about  a  fortnight  past,  M"^.  Neal  Says  that  he  came  from  Scotland 
to  Philadelphia  about  Three  Years  aijo,  and  from  Philadelphia 
came  to  New  York,  and  from  New  York  travel'd  to  this  Town  by 
Land. 

The  said  M°.  Neal  was  Ordered  to  Depart  the  Town,  within  Ten 
Days,  or  else  that  he  must  expect  to  be  sent  out  of  the  Town,  in 
manner  as  the  Law  directs. 

The  Select  men  having  perused  an  acco*.  of  the  Overseers  of  the 
Poor,  of  Charges  on  Sundry  Persons  not  belonging  to  any  Town 
in  this  Province. 


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Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  draw  Two  Copies  of  said  acco*.  in 
Order  to  have  the  same  presented  for  payment  out  of  the  Province 
Treasury,  Exclusive  of  the  Articles  respecting  John  Lashley,  for 
whom  Bond  was  given  to  the  Town  Treasurer  (to  indemnity  the 
Town)  by  Thomas  Fisher,  who  imported  him. 

Complaint  being  made  that  the  Fence  of  the  South  burying  place 
at  the  North  [294.]  End  of  the  Alms  house  is  broken  down, 
whereby  the  Tombs  &c.  are  in  danger  of  receiving  damage  by 
Horses  &c.  which  get  into  the  Burying  place. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  be  desired  to  cause  the  said  Fence 
to  be  forthwith  repaired. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  5,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Thomas  Baker  being  present  Signified  his  intention  of  Open- 
ing a  School  in  the  Town,  for  Reading,  Writing  and  Arithmetick, 
Praying  the  Select  men  to  Allow  and  Approve  of  him  for  that  Ser- 
vice ;  Which  Motion  being  Considered  ; 

Voted,  That  the  said  Baker  be  and  [295,]  Here  by  is  approv'd 
of,  and  has  Liberty  Granted  him  Accordingly  to  keep  a  School 
within  this  Town  for  Teaching  Reading  Writing  and  Arithmetick, 
so  long  as  he  Continues  to  behave  himself  to  the  Approbation  of  the 
Select  men  of  the  Town  for  the  time  being. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  Doctor  William  Douglass  to  Dig 
up  the  Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Hanover  Street,  in  order 
to  Clear  the  Drain  from  his  Cellar,  into  the  Common  Shore  in  said 
Street.  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground 
and  Pavement  again,  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to 
time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Selectmen. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  draw 
an  Order  to  m'".  Eleazar  Flagg.  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  men 
desiring  him  to  deliver  to  nV.  John  Savell,  the  Flour  and  Butter 
remaining  in  his  Hands,  belonging  to  the  Estate  of  Jabez  Bacon, 
Who  lately  died  of  the  Small  pox  at  Rainsfords  Island. 

[290,]  Mr.  Increase  Blake,  Sealer  of  Weights  and  Measures 
Informs,  That  One  half  Hundred  Weight,  and  a  Nest  of  Troy 
Weights  wiih  Beam  and  Scales  are  Wanting,  and  that  without  them 
he  cannot  perform  the  Duty  of  his  Office,  required  in  the  Law, 
And  therefore  Prays  the  Selectmen  would  please  to  give  Order 
that  so  he  may  be  provided  with  them.  He  likewise  Informs  that 
he  has  in  his  Hands  belonging  to  the  Town,  and  Old  Brass  Half 
Bushel,  but  being  broken  is  of  no  service. 

Upon  Consideration  of  m''.  Blake's  Motion, 

Voted,  That  m^  Blake  be  and  hf^reby  is  desired  and  impowered 
to  dispose  of  the  Old  Brass  Half  Bushel,  for  the  most  he  can  get. 
for  it,  And  that  he  also  procure  One  half  Hundred  Weight  at  the 


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best  and  cheapest  rate  that  he  can,  and  One  Wooden  Biishcll,  and 
get  them  proved  &  Sealed  by  the  Standards  in  the  hands  of  the 
Province  Treasurer,  and  that  he  keep  the  same  for  the  Use  of  the 
Town  as  the  Law  directs,  and  that  he  report  his  Doings  herein  to 
the  Select  men. 

Whereas  upon  a  report  made  by  the  [297.]  Select  men  to  the 
Town,  at  the  Annual  fleeting  the  13.  of  March  last  past,  relating 
to  present  State  of  the  Ferry  between  Boston  and  Winnisimet, 
The  Inhabitants  did  by  their  Vote  then  past,  Desire  and  Impower 
the  Select  men  to  Lease  out  the  said  Ferry  for  a  Term  of  Years,  or 
from  Year  to  Year  in  the  best  manner  they  can  for  the  Advantage 
of  the  Town. 

Pursuant  to  the  said  recited  Order. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  cause  the  same  to  be  Speedily  Ad- 
vertised in  the  Publick  News  Papers,  that  so  it  may  be  Effected 
as  soon  as  may  be. 

Mr.  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  a  Committee  Appointed  the  29*^. 
March  last  to  make  Enquiry  after  a  Suitable  place  whereon  to  Set 
the  South  Engine  &c.  Reported,  That  they  had  treated  with  the 
Trustees  of  Trinity  Church  in  Summer  Street  for  liberty  to  Set  the 
Engine  house  on  the  back  side  of  said  Church  land,  near  to  m"". 
Gooch's  Barn,  and  that  they  had  Obtained  Liberty  accordingly, 
upon  Condition  the  same  should  be  removed  again  when  the  said 
Church  should  desire  the  same  [398.]  and  at  the  Town's  Charge. 

And  Presented  a  Copy  from  the  Record  thereof  made  in  the  said 
Churches  Book.  Attested  by  m'^.  Thomas  Greene  One  of  the 
Trustees. 

Thereupon,  Voted,  That  m'".  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  and 
hereby  are  further  desired  and  Impowered  to  Cause  the  said  Engine 
House  to  be  removed  from  the  place  where  it  now  stands,  and  to 
fix  it  upon  the  Place  mentioned  in  their  Report,  The  same  being 
accepted  by  the  Select  men  upon  the  Condition  propos'd. 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage  Desires  Liberty  to  Erect  a  Tomb  in 
the  South  burying  place,  on  the  North  line.  His  former  desire 
made  in  the  Year  1734.  being  Omitted  Eutring  at  time. 

Capt.  Beekman  appearing  according  to  order,  Informs  That  one 

 Smith  and  his  Wife  came  as  Passengers  with  him  from  New 

York  in  Order  to  their  getting  a  Passage  to  London,  lie  also  Prom- 
ises that  in  Case  they  do  not  go  for  London  in  a  short  time.  He 
will  give  Security  for  them  to  the  [399.]  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  men  as  the  Law  directs.  He  further  informs,  That  the  other 
Persons  who  came  Passengers  with  him  also,  are  already  gone  to 
the  Eastward,  where  they  live. 

The  Selectmen  have  Nominated  and  Chosen  The  Hon.  John 
Jeffries  Esquire,  Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage,  m'.  David  Collson, 
Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth,  Capt.  Caleb  Lyman,  m'.  Jonas  Clarke, 
m\  Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun^  (Select  men)  with  Samuel  Watts 
Esq'".  Capt.  Nathanael  Oliver,  Mess".  John  Floyd,  Jacob  Hasey, 
Thomas  Berry,  Thomas  Pratt,  and  Samuel  Floyd,  or  any  Two  of 
them,  to  Run  the  lines  and  renew  the  Bound  Marks  betwixt  the 
Town  of  Boston,  and  the  Towns  of  Maiden,  Lynn  and  Reading,  in 
Conjunction  with  such  Persons  as  shall  be  Chosen  and  appointed 


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to  that  Service  by  the  Selectmen  of  each  of  the  said  Towns  re- 
spectively, The  said  Work  to  be  Attended  and  performed,  on 
Monday  the  Seventeenth  of  April  Currant.  And  the  said  Select 
men  do  propose  and  direct,  that  those  Gentlemen,  Who  for  and  in 
the  behalf  of  the  Town  of  Boston  shall  join  in  running  the  line 
next  to  the  Town  of  Maiden  [300.]  Do  meet  at  the  House  of 
m"".  John  Rachel  at  Eight  of  the  Clock  in  the  Morning  of  said  Day. 
That  those  who  are  to  run  the  line  next  to  the  Town  of  Lynn,  do 
meet  at  the  House  of  the  late  Capt.  Elisha  Bennet,  at  Nine  O'Clock 
in  the  Morning,  And  that  those  who  are  to  run  the  line  next  to  the 
Town  of  Reading,  do  meet  at  the  Three  County-heap  of  Stones,  at 
Two  O'clock  in  the  Afternoon  of  said  Day.  But,  if  the  Weather 
on  the  said  Seventeenth  of  April  should  prove  wet,  and  apparently 
Unsutable  for  the  performance  of  this  Work,  Then  and  in  that 
Case,  the  Select  men  do  propose  and  appoint  the  same  to  be 
Attended  and  performed  on  Tuesday  the  Twenty  fifth  of  April 
current,  and  to  meet  at  the  Hours  before  mentioned. 

It  is  also  hereby  Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  do  by  Letters 
(in  the  name  of  the  Select  men)  give  notice  here  of  to  the  Select 
men  of  the  Towns  of  Maiden,  Lynn,  and  Reading,  Accordingly. 
And  further.  That  m"".  Savell  do  seasonably  notify  the  Gentelmen 
of  the  Committee,  Who  live  at  Rumney  Marsh,  to  meet  at  the  House 
of  m'".  John  Rachel  at  [301.]  Half  an  hour  after  Seven  o'Clock 
in  the  Morning,  of  the  said  Day,  In  order  to  Consider  and  determine 
how  to  Divide.  N.B.  Letters  were  accordingly  written,  and  sent 
sent  (sic)  to  the  Select  men  of  the  Towns  of  Maiden  Lynn  and  Read- 
ing, of  which  the  following  is  Copy,  Viz*. 

The  Select  men  of  Boston 
To 

The  Select  men  of  Maiden 

Boston,  April  5^^.  1738. 

Gentlemen 

These  are  to  give  you  notice  that  this  present  Year  is 
the  Time  wherein,  according  to  Law,  We  are  required  to 
Run  the  Boundary  line  betwixt  this  Town  and  the  Town  of 
Maiden. 

You  are  therefore  desired  to  Appoint  and  Impower  a  Committee 
to  Join  with  that  of  Ours  for  the  Performance  of  the  said  Service  ; 
and  that  they  meet  us  at  the  House  of  m^  John  Rachel,  on  Monday 
the  Seventeeth  Day  of  April  Current,  at  Eight  o'Clock  in  the  Morn- 
ing. The  Persons  Appointed  in  [303.]  Behalf  of  this  Town,  are 
as  follows  Viz'. 

The  lion.  John  Jeffries  Esquire,  Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage,  m^ 
David  Collson,  Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth,  Capt.  Caleb  Lyman,  m'. 
Jonas  Clarke,  m*".  Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun^  (Selectmen).  Samuel 
Watts  Esq'.  Capt  Nathanael  Oliver,  Mess".  John  Floyd,  Jacob 
Ilasey,  Thomas  Berry,  Joshua  Pratt  and  Samuel  Floyd,  and  they, 
or  any  Two  of  them  are  Impowered  to  vim  the  line  and  renew  the 
Bound  marks,  between  the  Towns  of  lioston  an  I  Maiden,  But  if 
the  weather,  on  the  said  Seventeenth  of  April  should  prove  wet, 
and  apparently  unsutable  for  the  perforraanco  of  this  Work,  Then 
and  in  that  case,  We  do  propose  and  appoint  tj  Attend  the  same 


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on  Tuesday  the  Twenty  fifth  of  April  current,  to  meet  at  the  Hour 
and  Place  above  mentioned 

By  Order  of  the  Select  men  of  Boston 
Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk. 
The  same  Letters  were  sent  to  Lynn  and  Reading  changing  only 
the  time  and  place  of  Meeting. 

[303.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  12,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Cupt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

M'.  John  Harris  One  of  the  Constables  of  Boston,  Informs  That 
by  Order  of  lawful  Authority  he  lately  carried  down  to  Rainsford 
Island  Two  Men  belonging  to  the  Brig*.  Sarah,  Richard  Williams 
INlaster,  namely  Benjamin  Cook  and  Cradock  Charito  who  came 
from  Barbadoes,  where  the  Small  pox  is  very  rife.  And  that  m"". 
Waters  who  lives  at  the  Hospital  there,  desired  him  upon  his  return 
to  Boston  to  inform  the  Selectmen  that  his  Provision  was  expended, 
so  that  he  could  not  Subsist  the  Persons  so  sent  to  him,  unless 
some  care  be  taken  to  Send  them  Supplies,  And  Prays  the  Select 
men  to  take  it  into  Consideration,  and  give  Orders  there  on  as  they 
shall  think  meet ;  The  Selectmen  Accordingly  [304.]  taking  said 
Message  into  Consideration. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  write 
a  Letter  to  m"".  Waters  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  men,  Desiring 
him  to  take  Care  to  provide  for  the  Subsistence  of  the  Two  Men 
lately  sent  down  to  him,  during  there  Stay  there,  and  to  inform 
him  that  he  shall  be  Allow'd  and  Paid  after  the  rate  of  Twenty 
Shillings  p.  Week  for  each  Man,  for  the  same. 

Mr.  Samuel  Bass  and  the  Widow  Harvey  Appearing,  Informed 
the  Select  men,  That  as  they  are  the  present  Occupants  of  the 
Lands  in  Water  Street  belonging  to  the  Town,  which  were  formerly 
Leased  to  Mess".  John  Joyliffe  and  Jonathan  Bridgham,  and  as 
ihose  Leases  are  near  upon  expiring,  and  New  Ones  to  be  made. 
They  desire  they  may  have  the  preference,  in  taking  Leases,  each 
One  for  the  past  they  are  in  Possession  of,  provided  they  can  agree 
as  to  the  Rent. 

Mr  Francis  Willoughby  the  Overseer  of  the  Granarys,  Informs, 
that  there  is  now  in  [305.]  the  Granary  a  Considerable  Quantit}' 
of  Old  Corn,  that  lies  upon  Spoil,  That  the  Price  of  Indian  Corn 
at  the  Granary  (as  last  Stated  by  the  Select  men)  is  Ten  Shillings 
the  Bushel,  and  of  Rye  Sixteen  Shillings,  And  further,  that  the 
Price  of  Indian  Corn  as  Sold  at  the  Mill,  is  Nine  vShillings  the 
'  Bushel,  and  Rye  Fifteen  Shillings,  Praying  the  Select  mens  Con- 
sideration and  Order  thereon. 

In  Consideration  of  m\  Willoughby's  Motion, 

It  is  Voted,  that  he  be,  and  is  hereby  directed  to  Sell  the  Indian 
Corn  at  Nine  Shillings  p.  Bushell ;  and  provided,  it  does  not  go 


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off  at  that  price,  then  to  lower  it  to  Eight  Shillings  and  Six  pence ; 
and  Also  that  he  have  Liberty  to  dispose  of  Two  or  Three  Bushels 
of  said  Corn  at  One  lime,  to  any  of  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town. 

Whereas  frequent  Complaints  are  made  by  the  Inhabitants,  that 
in  several  parts  of  the  Town,  the  Pavements  before  the  Houses  are 
pitch'd  so  stee[)  that  People  passing  upon  them  often  fall  down, 
and  are  in  great  danger  of  breaking  their  Limbs  &c.  [306.] 

Particularly  in  Fish  Street  at  the  North  end  near  before  Capt. 

Nicholas  Davis's  house  in  Cornhill,  and  Major  Mascarene's  in 
School  Street. 

The  wSelect  men  taking  the  said  Complaints  into  Consideration, 
Voted,  That  the  Pavements  at  the  several  places  aforementioned, 

are  an  Nusance. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Pavements  be  forthwith  taken  up  and 

regulated. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  do  all  join  as  a  Committee  to  see 
the  said  regulation,  as  soon  as  may  be.  Effected. 

The  Select  men  taking  into  Consideration  a  Motion  made  by  m"". 
John  Ilooton,  Complaining  of  a  Nusance  in  Fish  Street. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  do  meet  upon  the  Spot  next  Fryday 
at  Eleven  o'Clock  in  order  to  View  tbe  same. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  m'.  Savell  be  and  hereb}^  is  directed  to  go  to  Dor- 
othy Watson  and  to  Enquire  whether  She  is  upon  removing 
out  [307 .]  Of  the  Town  with  her  Child,  and  if  not.  That  then  he 
take  the  Course  the  Law  prescribes  to  send  them  out  of  Town 
forthwith.  And  Further,  Mr.  Savell  is  hereby  directed  to  take 
the  same  Course  with  Martin  Hughes  and  his  Wife,  and  Children. 
They  having  been  warned  to  depart  According  to  Law. 

Whereas  m"".  William  Lorkin  is  lately  come  into  this  Town,  And 
has  Open'd  a  Shop,  not  having  had  the  Approbation  of  the  Select 
men  for  his  so  doing.  Which  is  Contrary  to  the  Law  in  that  Case 
provided,  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  m"*.  Savell  be,  and  he  is  hereby  directed  and  Ordered 
to  prosecute  the  said  Lorkin  for  the  same,  according  to  Law. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  meet  upon  Tuesday  next  at 
Three  o'Clock  in  the  Afternoon  upon  the.  Affair  of  regulating  the 
Porters. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  19,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Lyman 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Clai-ke 

[308 .]  Mr.  James  Thompson  a  Taylor  from  London  (in  Capt. 
Shepardson)  Prays  for  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  in  this  Town  for 
the  carrying  on  his  said  Calling  and  for  the  Sale  of  English  Goods. 
He  informs  that  he  has  brought  with  him  Sufficient  Effects  to  In- 
demnify the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Richard  Hall,  late  of  Roxbury  has  been  in  this  Town  about 
Two  Months,  and  now  lives  at  m"".  Jenkins's  lately  the  Widow 


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How,  He  desires  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  and  to  carry  on  his  Calling 
and  Offers  to  give  Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law- 
directs.  He  was  Accordingly  Ordered  to  Attend  next  Wednesday, 
and  to  bring  his  Suretys  A7ith  him. 

Mr.  Patrick  Fitz-Gibbou,  Victualler  in  behalf  of  himself  and  his 
Partner  Henry  Dun  worth,  Desires  Liberty  to  Open  a  Butchers 
Shop,  in  Cornhill,  where  m"".  Dcbuke  lately  kept  his  Shop,  He  was 
also  Ordered  to  attend  next  Wednesday. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  take  up  the  [309.]  Receipts  given  by 
the  Clerks  of  the  Market,  who  serv'd  in  that  Office  the  last  Year, 
and  to  receive  of  tliem  the  Scales  and  Weighte,  belonging  to  the 
Town  and  that  he  deliver  to  the  Clerks  of  the  Market  newly  chosen, 
the  said  Scales  and  Weights  for  the  Towns  service,  taking  their 
Receipts  for  the  same,  as  is  customary. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be,  and  hereby  is  Stated  at 
the  rate  of  Sixteen  Shillings  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  AUow'd  for  Charges,  which  is 
as  follows,  Viz*. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  26,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsylh 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[310.]  Richard  Hall  Cordwainer  and  Sobiah  his  Wife  are 
Admitted  Inhabitants,  upon  Condition  that  Capt.  Samuel  Stevens 
and  m"".  Thomas  Cobbet,  both  of  Roxbury,  do  give  Bond  in  the 
Sum  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  as  the 
Law  directs 

Upon  Consideration  of  the  Motion  or  desire  of  James  Thompson, 
Taylor,  for  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop,  in  Order  to  carry  on  his  Call- 
ing, and  for  Sale  of  English  Goods,  as  Entred  the  19"\  of  April 
current.  Liberty  was  accordingly  Granted 

William  Wallace  a  Pedlar,  and  his  Wife,  being  lately  come  into 
this  Town  from  Philadelphia,  Appearing,  He  infornis  That  he  has 
resided  for  about  Three  Weeks  last  past  at  One  James  M'^.Cul- 
lough's,  and  before  that,  he  Says  He  lodg'd  at  One  Craig's  for 
about  One  Month.  He  was  directed  to  Appear  next  Wednesday 
with  Sufficient  Sureties  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

[311.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May,  3,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 

Wheaten 
Household 
Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf      1  lb. 


2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 


oz. 


dr. 
6. 

9. 
12. 
6. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Capt.  Armitage  and  m^  Clarke  Appointed  a  Committee  to  treat 
with  Jonas  Mace,  Who  desires  to  Hire  the  Shop  Adjoining  to  the 
South  Market.  Report,  That  they  have  accordingly  attended  that 
Service  And  have  Agreed  with  the  said  Mace,  to  Let  the  said  Shop 
to  him  for  One  Year  Commencing  the  27^'\  of  April  last  past,  at 
the  Rent  of  Eight  Pounds  p.  annum,  the  same  to  be  paid  Quarterly. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  Accepted. 

Mr.  Harrison  Gray  being  present.  The  Select  men,  discoursed 
with  him  respecting  the  Rent  of  the  Towns  Warehouse  in  Mer- 
chants Row  now  in  his  Occupation,  and  It  was  mutually  agreed 
between  the  Select  men  and  the  said  Gray  as  follows,  Viz'. 

That  the  said  Ware  house  [313.]  Be  Let  to  him  the  said  Gray, 
for  the  term  of  One  Year  to  Commence  the  first  Day  of  May 
Current,  at  the  Rent  of  Fifty  Pounds  p.  annum,  to  be  paid  to  the 
Town  Treasurer,  at  Four  Quarterly  Payments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston. 

In  His  Majesties  Name  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  warn  all  the 
Freeholders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  said  Town  (within  their 
Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of  Forty  Shillings  p.  annum,  of 
Free  hold  in  Land  within  this  Province  or  Territory  at  the  least, 
or  otlier  Estate  to  the  Value  of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling,  To  Convene 
at  the  Town  house,  upon  Wednesday  the  Tenth  of  May  Current, 
at  Nine  o'clock  in  the  forenoon  Then  and  there  to  Elect  and  Depute, 
One  or  more  Persons  (being  Free  holders  and  resident  in  the  Town) 
According  to  the  number  Set  and  limited  by  an  Act  of  the  General 
Assembly,  To  Serve  for  and  Represent  them  in  a  Great  and  General 
Court,  appointed  to  be  Convened  held  and  kept  for  His  Majesty's 
Service  at  the  Court  house  in  Boston,  Upon  [313.]  Wednesday 
the  Thirty-first  of  May  Current,  and  so  De  Die  in  Diem  during 
their  Session  and  Sessions,  according  to  a  Warrant  under  the  Hand 
and  Seal  of  Edward  Winslow  Esq"".  Sheriff  of  the  County  of 
Suffolk,  bearing  Date  the  24*''.  Day  of  April  anno  Domini  1738.  In 
the  Eleventh  Year  of  His  Majesties  Reign. 

They  are  alike  required  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other 
Inhabitants  of  said  Town  duly  Qualified  as  the  Law  directs,  to 
Meet  at  the  same  time  and  place.  To  Grant  such  Sum  or  Sums  of 
Money  as  may  be  thought  needful  for  the  relief  of  the  Poor,  and 
defraying  other  Necessary  Charges  ;  To  Chuse  Two  Assessors, 
and  Two  Constables,  with  such  other  Officers  as  may  be  wanting ; 
and  to  receive  the  Reports  of  Several  Committees,  &c.  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May.  9,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
,  Mr.  Hutchinson 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1738. 


Ill 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  made  a  Motion  [314.]  That 

some  Loads  of  Dirt  or  Mould  might  be  Carried  into  the  Common, 
to  fill  up  several  large  holes  that  are  there  made,  and  also  to  Dig 
a  small  Trench  to  draw  off  the  Water  in  a  Pond  at  the  bottom  of 
the  Common,  below  the  Powder  house. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'",  be  desired  to  see  the 
same  Effected. 

Memorandum.  May  13,  1738. 

Upon  Information  that  Capt.  Spear  who  lately  Arriv'd  from 
Philadelphia,  is  taken  ill  with  the  Small  Pox,  at  m^  Warden*s 
house,  on  Poole's  Wharff, — The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  and  An- 
thony Stoddard  Esq'■^  Two  of  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace, 
and  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'".  Hutchinson,  Two  of  the  Select  men 
of  Boston,  Signed  the  following  order.  Viz'. 

Suffolk  sc.  Boston,  13.  May.  1738. 

Whereas  We  have  received  Information  that  Capt.  Joseph 
Spear  lately  arrived  from  Philadelphia  is  now  Sick  of  the  Small 
Pox  in  this  Town.  For  preventing  the  Spreading  [315,]  Of  the 
said  Infectious  Distemper. 

You  are  hereby  Required  forthwith  to  Cause  the  said  Joseph 
Spear,  together  with  his  Bed  and  Bedding,  and  all  his  Cluathing, 
and  whatever  else  belongs  to  him,  from  whence  any  Danger  of 
Spreading  said  Infection  may  arise  to  be  removed  to  the  Hospital 
at  Rainsfords  Island,  there  to  remain  until  further  Order  shall  be 
given  by  proper  Authority  for  his  removal  thence. 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 


Mr.  Increase  Blake  the  Sealer  of  Weights  and  Measures,  In- 
forms that  One  of  the  Brass  [316.]  Half  Hundred  belonging  to 
the  Town,  is  wanting,  in  its  Weight,  and  that  it  cannot  be  re- 
paired, unless  it  be  new  Cast. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Blake,  be  directed  and  desired  to  get  the  said 
Weight  cast  a  new,  as  soon  as  may  be,  and  in  the  best  Way,  he 
can,  apd  that  he  get  the  same  proved  by  the  Province  Standard,  in 
the  hands  of  m".  Treasurer  Foye. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'.  Desires  he  may  have  the  Herbage 
of  the  Old  Burying  place  for  the  Year  Current. 

Upon  Complaint  that  the  Pavements  in  many  parts  of  the  Town 
are  broken,  and  want  some  repair. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman  and  m'.  Clarke  be  a 


Jacob  Wendell 
Anth^.  Stoddard 


To  m'".  Rich".  Hubbard 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May,  24.  1738. 

Present 


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Committee  to  View  the  said  Pavements,  and  cause  the  necessary 
repairs  to  be  made  Accordingly. 

Mr.  James  Nichols  Barber,  who  has  for  some  time  past  hired 
a  ^hop  of  Charles  Henley,  which  belongs  to  the  Town,  Situate  in 
Queen  Street.  Prays  he  may  have  Liberty  [317.]  To  hire  the 
said  Shop  of  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Collson,  Capt.  Lyman,  and  m'.  Hutchinson  be 
desired  to  treat  with  the  said  Nichols  about  the  same,  and  are  hereby 
Impowered  to  Let  the  said  Shop  to  him,  or  to  any  other  Person 
with  whom  they  may  Agree,  for  the  best  advantage  of  the  Town 
And  they  are  also  Desired  to  make  Enquiry  into  the  Circumstances 
of  the  said  Charles  Henley,  and  know  what  Arrears  are  due  to  the 
Town,  and  what  prospect  their  is  of  his  Discharging  the  same, 
and  to  report  thereon  as  soon  as  Conveniently  they  can. 

Mr.  Constable  Boardman  being  sent  for  Appeared  to  whom  was 
delivered  the  Sheriffs  Precept  for  the  Choice  of  Representatives, 
with  the  Select  mens  Return  thereupon,  Who  was  Directed  to 
Notify  and  Summon  the  Gentlemen  Elected,  and  therein  named, 
to  attend  accordingly,  and  to  return  the  Precept  to  the  Town 
Clerk,  who  is  directed  to  deliver  the  same  to  m"".  Sheriff  Winslow. 

[318.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  May,  29,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"*. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'",  appearing  in  behalf  of  himself 
and  others,  the  Proprietors  of  the  Long  Wharf,  Prays  that  Liberty 
may  be  Granted  them  to  Erame  a  Crane  in  the  Common  where  the 
Timber  lyes  for  that  Use. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  and  hereby  is  Granted  them  Accord- 
ingly. 

The  Orders  for  regulating  and  Ascertaining  the  Wages  of  Com- 
mon Porters,  being  several  times  Read, 
Voted,  That  the  same  be  Accepted. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  prepare  and  post  up 
Advertisements,  Notifying  all  such  Persons  as  are  inclined  to 
[319.]  Undertake  the  Business  of  Porters  within  the  Town  of 
Boston,  to  attend  upon  the  Selectmen,  at  their  Meeting,  upon 
Wednesday  the  7"\  of  June  next. 

Andrew  Coffin  being  present  desires  to  be  Admitted  a  Watchman, 
in  the  room  of  John  Clark.  Deceased.  The  said  Coffin  being  well 
recommended. 

Voted,  That  Andrew  Coffin  be  and  here  by  is  Admitted  a  Watch- 
man, at  the  South  Watch  house  in  the  room  of  John  Clark  lately 
Deceas'd. 

Upon  the  Motion  of  the  Hon.  John  Jefferies  Esq'".  Entred, 
may  24*^. 

Voted,  That  the  Herbage  of  the  Old  Burying  place  be,  and  hereby 


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is  Let  to  the  said  John  Jeffries  Esq',  at  the  rent  of  Thirty  Shillings 
p.  Annum. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June,  2.  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[320.]  Mr.  Hutchinson  Informs  that  'tis  the  Desire  of  some 
of  the  Members  of  the  Hon.  House  of  Representatives,  that  the 
Select  men  would  not  yet  take  off  the  Guard  from  m"".  Warden's 
House,  which  has  been  Ordered  there,  on  Account  of  the  Small 
Pox.  It  was  Accordingly  Order'd  that  m'.  Winburn  be  continued 
to  Guard  the  said  House  a  few  Days  longer. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  6,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  m'.  Savell  Informs  that  m".  Warden,  who  was  feared 
to  be  taken  ill  of  the  Small  pox,  is  now  again  recovered  of  her 
illness,  and  no  S3'mptoms  of  that  Distemper  remaining,  it  is  tho't 
not  necessary  to  continue  a  Guard  at  m^  Wardens  house  any 
longer  —  Accordingly  m"".  Savell  is  here  by  Directed  and  ordered 
to  Dismiss  m"^.  Winborn  from  any  further  Attendance  on  that 
Service. 

[321.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  7,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

M'.  Erasmus  Stevens  being  present  Informs  that  m*".  John 
Charnock  who  is  Appointed  a  Sealer  of  Cord  Wood  at  the  North 
end  of  the  Town,  is  often  out  of  Town,  or  by  reason  of  other 
Business,  does  not  Attend  upon  that  Employment  so  constantly  as 

is  Necessary  and  therefore  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please 

to  place  some  other  suitable  Person  in  his  room  and  Recom- 
mends m'".  John  Courser  as  a  proper  Man  for  that  Office,  if  the 
Select  men  shall  think  fit. 

Upon  a  Motion  made,  relating  to  the  Nusance  in  Fish  Street, 
Complain'd  of  by  m*".  John  Hooton. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Capt.  Lyman,  and 
m'".  Hutchinson  do  meet  upon  the  Spot  tomorrow  Morning  at  Eight 
O'clock,  in  order  to  View  the  same  and  Consider  what  [322.]  may 
be  best  to  do  in  that  Affair,  and  that  m^  Savell  be  directed  to 
notify  m^  Hooton  to  be  present,  and  likewise  order  m'".  Thornton 
the  Pavier  to  Attend  upon  the  Select  men  there,  at  the  time  • 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


And  the  Committee  are  desired  to  report  thereon,  as  soon  as  may 
be. 

According  to  Order,  Several  Porters  appeared  before  the  Select 

men  And  the  Orders  agreed  upon  by  the  Select  men  for  their 

regulation,  and  the  Wages  for  their  Labour  as  Stated  were 

Read  to  them  Who  proposed  some  Amendments  therein  ;  Which 

were  Minuted  for  Consideration  And  they  were  Ordered  to 

appear  again  next  Wednesda}^  and  to  propose  their  Bondsmen 
for  the  Select  men's  Approbation,  that  so  their  Bonds  may  be 
prepared  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  14,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[323,]    Mr.  Hubbard  Informing  that  the  Corners  of  the  Town 

house  at  the  Westerly  end,  are  broken  by  Carts  or  otherwise  * 

Voted  That  Capt.  Armitage  be  desired  to  Order  a  good  and  sub- 
stantial Post  to  be  set  at  each  of  the  said  Corners  of  the  Town- 
House,  in  Order  to  prevent  the  like  Damage  for  the  future. 

The  Committee  Appointed  the  24*^\  of  May  last  to  Enquire  into 
the  Circumstances  of  Charles  Henley,  Report,  That  they  have 
made  Enquiry  accordingly  and  find  that  the  said  Henley  has  clear'd 
his  Arrearages  .of  Rent  with  the  Treasurer,  within  Five  Pounds,  or 
thereabouts.  Whereupon  

Voted,  That  the  Committee  be  desired,  and  are'  hereby  Im- 
powered  to  Let  the  House  and  Shop  in  Queen  Street,  in  the  present 
Occupation  of  the  said  Charles  Henley,  either  to  him,  or  to  any 

other  Person,  so  as  may  be  most  Advantagous  to  the  Town  

and  they  are  desired  to  report  their  doings  thereon,  to  the  Select 
men. 

The  same  Committee  also  Report,  That  [334.]  They  have 
according  to  Order  treated  with  m"".  James  Nichols  Barber,  about 
the  Shop  in  Queen  Street  adjoining  to  the  Shop  in  the  present 
Occupation  of  Charles  Henley,  and  that  they  have  let  the  said  Shop, 
to  the  said  James  Nichols  for  the  term  of  One  Year  Commencing 
the  first  of  May  last  past  at  the  Annual  Rent  of  Fourteen  Pounds, 
to  be  Paid  Quarterly,  accordingly. 

Voted,  This  this  (sic)  report  be  Accepted. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Visitation  of  the  Publick  Schools  within  this 
Town  be  Attended  on  Monday  the  2G^^.  of  this  Instant  June,  And 
that  the  following  Gentlemen  be  desired  to  Accompany  the  Select 
men  upon  that  Occasion,  Viz'. 

The  Hon.  Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Adam  Winthrop  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'. 

The  Rev.  Joseph  Sewall  D.D. 


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The  Rev.  m"*.  Charles  Chauncy 

The  Rev.  m"".  William  Hooper 

The  Rev.  m'.  Samuel  Mather 

The  Rev.  m'.  Mather  Byles 
[335.]  And  that  m"".  Savell  be,  and  hereby  is  directed  and 
Ordered  to  Wait  on  the  said  Gentlemen,  and  to  Acquaint  them  of 
this  Appointment,  and  that  the  Select  men,  desire  the}'  would  please 
to  Afford  their  Company,  and  to  meet  at  the  Town-house  at  Ten 
O'clock  in  the  forenoon  of  said  Day.  Mr.  Savell  is  also  directed 
to  Inform  the  School  master  of  this  Order. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  21,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Committee  Appointed  the  7'^.  of  June  to  View  the  Nusance 
in  Fish  Street  Complained  of  b}'  m'".  John  Hooton  Having  met 
upon  the  Spot,  Viewed  the  same,  and  Considered  the  Circumstances 
of  it,  Report  thereon  as  follows,  Viz^  That  it  is  their  Opinion,  the 
said  [336.]  Nusance  can  no  otherwise  be  removed,  than  by  car- 
rying the  Water  to  the  Northward  into  the  Towns  Slip  at  the 
lower  end  of  Wood  Lane,  And  having  Advised  with  m^  Thornton 
the  Pavier  respecting  the  Charge  of  doing  it,  find  it  will  Cost 
Forty  Pounds  or  thereabouts  Which  Charge  the  Committee  Appre- 
hend ought  to  be  born  by  the  Town. 

Daniel  Rea  (late  of  Salem  Vilage)  with  his  Wife  Rebekah  and 
Six  Children,  Namely  Nathan,  Eunice,  Elizabeth,  Emma,  Isaiah, 
and  Jeremiah,  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  upon  Condition  that  his 
Son  Daniel  Rea  and  Jacob  Griggs  become  Bound  in  a  Bond  of 
Four  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Hugh  Hall  Esq*".  Presented  a  Petition  for  Liberty  to  Erect  a 
Timber  Chaise  house  in  Hanover  Street  whicn  being  Read  

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  View  the  Place  propos'd,  to- 
morrow Morning  at  Eight  O' Clock,  that  so  they  may  be  better 
able  to  determine  what  ma}^  be  proper  to  [337.]  Be  done  thereon. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esquire  and  Capt.  Lymin 
be  desired  to  Wait  upon  His  Excellency  the  Governour,  and  to 
Inform  him.  That  the  Select  men  desire  His  Excellency  would 
please  to  favour  them  with  his  Company,  Upon  their  Visitation  of 
the  Publick  Schools  in  the  Town,  next  Monday. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esquire,  be  also  de- 
sired to  Accompany  the  Select  men  on  the  same  Occasion. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  and  Capt.  Forsyth  be  desired  to 
take  care,  that  a  Dinner  be  provided  for  about  Thirty  Gentlemen, 
at  the  Orange  Tree  next  monday. 

Voted  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  give  a  List  of  the 


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Clerks  of  the  Market  Chosen  for  the  Current  Year,  to  m*".  Savell, 
and  that  he  be  directed  to  Notify  the  Gentlemen  so  Chosen  to  enter 
upon  the  Dut}"  of  their  office  [3^8.]  and  that  he,  in  Order 
thereto,  see  that  the  Scales  and  Weights  be  deliver'd  to  them, 
taking  their  Receipt  for  the  same  and  lodge  them  with  the  Town 
Clerk. 

Deacon  Parker  and  m'.  Blanchard  Appear'd  and  desired  that 
Liberty  might  be  Granted  for  Building  Four  New  Tombs  in  the 
South  Burying  place  in  the  same  manner,  and  adjoining  to  those 
which  were  built  there  in  the  year,  1736.  being  Thirteen  in 
Number,  on  the  Northerly  side  of  the  said  Burying  place. 

Votecl,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  accordingly  to  the  said  Mess". 
Parker  and  Blanchard  to  Open  the  Ground  in  the  said  Burying 
place  for  the  Erecting  Four  Tombs,  to  be  disposed  of  by  the  Select 
men  as  they  shall  think  fit. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  for  Erecting  a  Brick  Wall  on  the  North- 
westerly line  of  the  Old  Burying  place  with  Tombs  under  the 
same. 

Voted  to  meet  upon  the  Spot  tomorrow  morning  at  Seven  o'Clock, 
to  View  the  same,  in  order  to  Consider  and  determine  what  to  do 
on  the  Affair. 

[339.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  23,  1738. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Upon  the  Motion  and  Desire  of  m'".  David  Collson  to  Hire  the 
Towns  peice  of  Marsh  on  Boston  Neck  which  was  Let  the  last  Year 
to  m''.  Joshua  Child. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Peice  of  Marsh  be  and  hereby  is  Let  unto 
m\  David  Collson  for  the  Current  year,  at  the  Rent  of  Four  Pounds 
p.  annum. 

Pursuant  to  Writts  of  Venire  Facias  for  the  Choice  of  Grand 
Jurors,  and  the  Return  of  Petit  Jurors  to  Serve  at  the  Inferiour 
Court  of  Common  Pleas  and  Court  of  General  Sessions  of  the 
Peace  to  be  holden  at  Boston  the  first  Tuesday  of  July  next. 

The  Select  men  have  Appointed  Tuesday  the  27"*.  of  June  Cur- 
rent at  Three  o'Clock  afternoon  [330.]  For  the  same, — And 
the  Constables  are  to  Warn  the  Town  to  meet  at  the  Usual  place 
for  that  End,  as  the  Law  directs. 

The  following  Order  of  the  Great  and  General  Court  was  pre- 
sented to  the  Select  men,  by  m*".  Secretary  Willard,  Viz'. 

In  the  House  of  Representatives,  June  21.  1738. 

Ordered,  That  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Boston  be,  and 
hereby  are  fully  Authorized  and  Impowered  to  Agree  with  some 
Suitable  Person  to  keep  the  Hospital  lately  Built  by  Order  of  this 
Court  at  Rainsfords  Island  for  the  Reception  of  Sick  and  Infeclious 
Persons,  and  that  the  said  Person  be  desired  and  impowered  to 
take  all  proper  Care  of  such  Persons  as  may  be  sent  ta  the  said 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1738. 


117 


Hospital,  and  that  the  said  Selectmen  be  Impowered  to  Agree  with 
the  Person  who  may  take  Care  of  the  Sick  &c.  for  his  time  and 
Service  therein  by  the  Year. 

Sent  up  for  Concurrence 

J.  QuiNCY,  Spk'. 
[331.]    In  Council,  June  21,  1738.    Read  and  Concur'd. 

J.  WiLLARD,  Secry 
Consented  to,  J.  Belcher 
Copy  Examin'd,  p.  J.  Willard,  Secry. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  24,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  Petition  of  Hugh  Hall 
Esq^  for  Liberty  to  Erect  a  Chaise  House  upon  Laud  belonging 
to  His  House  in  Hanover  Street,  and  view'd  the  Place  propos'd  in 
the  said  Petition,  Do  approve  and  Allow  thereof  and  do  order  a 
Certificate  of  their  approbation  to  be  Endorsed  thereon  Accord- 
ingly. 

The  Selectmen  at  their  Meeting  Yesterday  taking  under  Con- 
sideration the  Qualifications  [33^.]  of  Sundry  Persons  Offering 
to  take  up  the  Business  of  Carrying  Goods  Wares  and  Merchan- 
dizes for  Pay  or  Wages  as  Common  Porters,  And  also  their  Rec- 
ommendation, under  the  Hands  of  Several  Principal  Merchants. 

The  following  Persons  were  approved  of,  and  accordingly  ad- 
mitted to  be  Common  Porters. 

Viz'. 

Samuel  Sharp 
James  Gardner 
John  Legg 
Joshua  Williams 
George  Bickmore 
John  Fling 
Joshua  Cross 
Peter  Curtice 
Hugh  Andersen 
Ebenezar  Hayward 
Timothy  Harney 
Who  were  directed  to  Appear  at  the  Town  Clerks  Office  on  Tues- 
day next,  in  Order  to  give  in  Bond  as  the  Law  directs. 

[333.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  28,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 


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Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  and  is  Set  and  Stated,  at 
Fifteen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat,  and  Three  Shillings  and 
Six  pence  p.  Bushel  is  allow'd  for  Charges,  and  is  as  follows, 
Viz'. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  ....  2.  7 

Wheaten      ....  3.  11 

Household    .       .       .       .  4.  15 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf      .       .       .       I'*.    6.  4. 
Capt.  Armitage  made  a  motion,  Viz'.    That  the  Herbage  of  the 
South  and  North  Burying  places  ought  to  be  set  at  a  higlier  Rent. 

Ordered  That  m"^.  Savell  Notify  the  Gentlemen  who  hire  the 
same,  to  meet  the  Select  men  at  the  Town  house,  next  Wednes- 
day. 

[334.]  Mr.  John  Earle,  Master  of  One  of  the  Fire  Engines 
Informs,  That  Isaac  Russell  desires  to  be  dismiss'd  from  his  Com- 
pany, being  unable  to  perform  the  Service  Expected  from  him  — 
And  at  the  same  time  presented  Phillip  Howell  and  Recommended 
him  as  a  Suitable  Person  to  Supply  the  said  Russell's  place  —  Ac- 
cordingly, 

Voted,  That  m"".  Phillip  Howell  be  and  is  hereby  Admitted  into 
the  Company  of  ni''.  John  Earle  in  the  room  of  Isaac  Russell,  who 
is  also  hereby  Dismiss'd  from  that  Service,  and  that  the  Town 
Clerk  Certify  the  same  accordingly. 

Mr.  Earle  also  informs  that  it  will  be  much  for  the  service  of 
the  Engine  under  his  Care  to  have  Three  new  Screws  made  for  it, 
Whereupon, 

Mr.  Earle  was  desired  to  procure  the  said  Screws  to  be  made 
for  the  Use  and  Service  of  said  Engine  in  the  best  manner  he  can. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  12,  1738. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 

Mr.  CoUson 

Mr.  Clarke 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Armitage 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
[335.]    The  Select  men  taking  into  Consideration  the  Report 
of  a  Committee,  respecting  the  Nusance  ni  Fish  Street,  Com- 
plain'd  of  by  m"".  John  Ilooton,  EnLred  the  2VK  of  June  last,  and 
after  some  Debate  thereon. 

Voted,  That  the  Pavement  in  Fish  Street,  at  the  Place  where  the 
said  IS  usance  is,  be  forthwith  taken  up,  and  new  laid  and  mended 
that  so  the  said  Nusance  mary  be  thereby  removed,  and  that  Capt. 
Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman  and  m'".  Clarke  be  a  Committ'.^e  to  take 

Care  to  See  the  same  Effected   Who  are  also  hereby  desired 

and  Impowered  to  Vindicate  and  Defend  the  Town  of  Boston 
against  i\ny  PresenUnent  now  lying  before  the  Court  of  General 
Sessions  of  the  Peace  on  Account  of  said  Nusance  —  And  Report 
then-  Doings  on  this  affair,  to  the  Select  men. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1738. 


119 


The  Committee  Appointed  the  14*^.  of  June  last  to  Let  the 
Town's  House  and  Shop  Situate  in  Queen  Street  in  the  Occupation 
of  Charles  Henle}',  Report,  That  they  have  Let,  the  said  House  and 
Shop  to  Charles  Henley  Cordvvainer,  for  One  Year,  Commencing 
the  First  Day  of  May^last  past,  at  the  Rate  of  Thirty  [336.] 
Pounds  p.  annum  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  Quarterly. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  Accepted. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  14,  1738. 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 

Whereas  a  Committee  of  the  Select  men  were  Appointed  the  12"*. 
Currant  to  Cause  the  Pavement  in  Fish  Street  (where  there  has 
been  a  N usance  for  some  time  past)  to  be  dug  up  and  new  laid  and 
mended,  since  which  some  Debate  has  arisen  respecting  the  said 
Vote,  —  and  upon  a  Motion  made.  The  following  Question  was  put. 
Viz*. 

Whether  the  said  Committee  should  be  desired  to  Repair  the 
Pavement  in  Fish  Street  where  the  said  Nusance  is,  so  as  to  carry 
the  Water  as  heretofore  ? 

[337.]  It  appeared  a  Tye, — Three  being  for  and  Three 
against  it,  —  Whereupon 

The  following  Question  was  put.  Viz*. 

Whether  the  Body  of  the  Select  men  would  go  immediately  upon 
the  Spot  —  View  the  said  Nusance,  Consider  of  the  Affair  —  and 
give  direction  for  further  proceeding  therein,  as  they  should  think 
fit? 

Voted  in  the  Affirmative.  And  m*".  Savell  is  Ordered  to  desire 
m'".  Hutchinson  to  Meet  the  Select  men  at  the  place  imme(3i-ately, 
if  his  Business  will  Admit  of  it. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  19,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Thomas  Hancock  he'iwr  present  Prays  he  may  have  liberty 
Granted  him  (under  [338.]  The  direction  of  the  Select  men)  to 
take  away  the  Mould  or  Mud  at  the  bottom  of  the  Pond  in  the 
Common,  by  which  the  said  Pond  is  become  Miry  and  dangerous 
to  the  CattL'l  and  Horses  in  Watering  there  —  He  proposes  to  do 
it  at  his  own  Charge,  And  Whereas  the  said  Pond  is  now  almost 
Dry,  he  thinks  it  a  Convenient  time  to  do  it,  before  it  fills  again 


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with  Water  —  And  therefore  Prays  the  Select  men  would  soon 
Consider  his  Motion,  if  they  see  meet  —  Accordingly 

Voted,  That  the  Motion  of  m^  Hancock  be  Accepted ;  And  that 
Liberty  be  and  is  hereby  Granted  him  to  remove  and  tnke  away 
for  his  own  Use  and  at  his  own  Chaige  the  Mud  or  Mould  from  the 
bottom  of  the  said  Pond — And  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  and 
Cap*.  Armitage,  are  hereby  desired  to  give  such  Directions  for  the 
doing  it,  as  to  them  shall  seem  Meet. 

AVhereas  John  Pierpont  of  Roxbiiry  is  come  into  this  Town, 
and  has  resided  for  some  time  at  Alexander  Cochreans  at  the  Three 
Horse  iShoes  in  Common  Street,  And  there  being  danger  [339.] 
of  his  becoming  a  Charge  to  the  Town,  if  he  should  Continue  in 
it  —  Therefore  —  Voted  That  m^  Savell  be  and  here  by  is  directed 
and  Ordered,  to  Warn  the  said  John  Pierpont  to  Depart  the  Town, 
and  to  proceed  therein  as  the  Law  directs. 

Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  m'".  Collson  be  desired  to  Order  some  Iron  hooks 
to  be  lastned  on  the  Gates  at  the  Fortification  to  keep  them  Open, 
to  prevent  their  being  Damaged  by  Carts  &c.  passing  thro'  tliem. 

Whereas  it  is  Notorious  that  the  High  Way  upon  the  Neck  near 
the  Fortication,  and  the  Herbage  near  the  Gallows  is  Annoy'd  and 
Encumber'd  by  the  laying  of  Great  Quantities  of  Timber  there. 
Contrary  to  the  Law  in  that  Case  provided  ;  Therefore 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  cause  Notifications  to  be  posted 
up  at  Several  places  hereafter  mentioned  Directing  and  Warning 
the  Owner  or  Owners  of  the  said  Timber,  to  remove  the  same  with- 
in Fourteen  Days  next  after  [340.]  The  Date  of  the  said  Notifi- 
cations—  And  also  to  warn  all  Persons  against  Encumbering  the 
said  High  way  or  Common  in  like  manner  for  the  future,  upon 
pain  of  prosecution  in  the  Law  for  their  so  doing.  Two  of  said 
Notifications  to  be  posted  at  the  Fortification  Gate,  One  at  the 
Sign  of  the  Lamb  in  Boston,  One  at  m^  Jeremiah  Richards's  in 
Eoxbury,  One  at  m'.  Goddard's  in  Dorchester. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  20,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 

Capt.  Forsyth  » 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
Upon  a  Motion  made,  and  for  reasons  mention'd.  Voted,  That 
the  Town  Clerk  defer  posting  up  Notifications  respecting  the  Tim- 
ber that  Encumbers  the  High  Way  on  the  neck  &c.  until  further 
Order. 

[341.]  Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  and  Capt. 
Jonathan  Armitage  be  and  hereby  are  desired  to  take  Care  that  the 
Easterly  Stairs  of  the  Town  house,  be  Repaired. 

The  List  of  Licensed  Persons  in  the  Year.  1737.  Transmitted  to 
the  Selectmen  by  the  Clerk  of  the  Peace  for  the  County  of  Suffolk, 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1738. 


121 


having  been  Consiclerecl  by  them,  They  have  noted  in  the  Margin 
thereof,  against  the  Names  of  such  as  are  since  Removed  or  Dead 
—  And  they  Except  to  James  CoUison's  renewing  his  Licence,  as 
being  a  Person  not  of  sober  Conversation. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men  July  21,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Voted,  That  the  following  Orders  relating  to  the  Porters,  the 
Rates  for  their  Work  and  [343.]  Service,  the  Number  of  their 
Tickets,  and  the  Names  of  such  as  are  Admitted  and  have  given 
Bond,  according  to  Law,  be  here  Recorded. 

Boston,  21,  July  1738 
Pursuant  to  an  Act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court,  Author- 
izing and  Impowering  Us,  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Boston, 
to  Order  Who,  and  wliat  Number  of  Persons  shall  be  Employed  as 
Common  Porters  in  the  said  Town,  and  also  to  Order,  limit  and 
Rate  the  Allowance  for  their  Work  and  Service. 

We  have  Ordered  and  Appointed  the  Twelve  following  Persons 
to  be  Porters  as  aforesaid,  and  have  taken  Security  According  to 
Law  for  their  good  behaviour  in  said  office,  Viz*. 

No.  of  Ticket. 


Samuel  Sharp   One 

James  Gardner        ......  Two 

John  Legg      .......  Three 

John  Fling   Four 

Hugh  Anderson      .       .       .       .       .       .  Five 

Ebenezer  Hayward   Six 

Joshua  Cross  .       .       .       ...       .       .  Seven 

Rowland  Power   Eight 

[343  ]    Peter  Curtice   Nine 

Joshua  Williams      ......  Ten 

Langdon  Baker       ......  Eleven 

James  Fairservice    ......  Twelve 


And  the  Rates  for  their  Work  and  Service,  which  they  may 
Demand,  and  shall  not  Exceed,  shall  be  as  follows,  Viz*. 

For  Carrying  a  Trunk  or  Barrell,  or  Wheelbarrow  load  of 
Goods,  from  any  Ware  house  or  place  on  the  Dock  or  Long 
Wharfe,  to  any  other  Ware  house  or  place  on  said  Dock  or  Wharfe 
or  to,  and  from  any  other  place,  of  any  less  Distance  than  Ten 
Rods.  —  One  Shilling. 

From  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharf,  to  Milk  Street,  School  Street, 
Treamount  and  Hanover  Street,  and  Northward  as  far  as  Cross 
Street,  and  all  places  of  like  Distance  —  One  Shilling  and  Six 
pence. 

From  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharfe,  to  Pond  Street,  West  Street, 


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and  to  the  West  and  North  ends  of  the  Town ;  and  other  places 
like  of  [344.]  Distance  — Two  Shillings. 

And  From  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharf,  aforesaid,  Southward 
beyond  Pond  Street  —  Two  Shillings  and  Six  pence. 

For  Porterage  of  Powder  to,  or  from  the  Powder  House  —  Two 
Shillings  for  a  Single  Half  Barrell,  and  for  Two  or  more  —  One 
Shilling  and  Six  pence,  Each. 

For  Housing  and  Stowing  away  Barrels  in  any  Ware  house  or 
Cellar  —  Sixteen  pence  p.  Ton. 

For  Unhousing,  or  removing  the  same  —  Sixteen  pence 
p.  Ton. 

For  Housing  Iron,  and  Coils  of  Cordage  —  One  Shilling  and  Six 
pence,  p.  Ton. 

For  Porterage  and  Housing  Salt  — Two  Shillings  p.  Ton. 

For  measuring  Salt — One  Shilling  p.  Ton. 

[345.]  For  Lowering  down,  and  Stowing  away  Wine  in  any 
Cellar  —  Twelve  pence,  p.  Pipe. 

For  Unstowing  and  Hauling  up  the  same — Twelve  pence, 
p.  Pipe. 

For  Housing  Rum,  Molasses  and  other  Liquors  —  Sixteen  pence 
p.  Hogshead. 

For  Housing  Sugar  —  Nine  pence  p.  Hogshead. 

For  Weighing  Turpentine,  and  marking  if  required  —  Two 
Shillings  and  Eight  pence  p.  Ton. 

For  Weighing  a  Hogshead  of  Sugar,  above  Twelve  Hundred  — 
Two  Shillings. 

For  Weighing  a  Teirce  from  Five  Hundred  upwards  —  One 
Shilling  and  three  pence. 

For  Weighing  all  Barrels  —  Four  pence  p.  Barrel. 

For  Weighing  Iron,  and  Coils  of  Cordage  —  One  Shilling 
[346.]  and  Six  pence  p.  Ton. 

For  Weighing  Logwood,  Fustick  and  Lignum  Vitae  — Two  Shil- 
lings p.  Ton  ;  For  Braziletto  —  Three  Shillings  p.  Ton. 

Which  Rates  and  Allowances  shall  continue  as  long  as  they  are 
found  reasonable,  and  until  it  shall  be  order'd  otherwise. 

And  as  a  Badge  of  their  Office,  And  in  order  to  Distinguish 
the  said  Porters  from  other  Labourers,  they  each  of  them 
wear  upon  their  upper  Garment,  A  round  White  Mettal  Plate 
or  Ticket,  Number'd,  with  a  Pine  Tree  for  the  Device,  and 
this  Inscription  round  it,  Viz*.  Massachusets  Bay.  Boston  N. 
England. 

And  AYhereas  the  Select  men  have  Power  by  virtue  of  said  Act 
to  remove  such  and  any  of  said  Porters,  Who  shall  Misbehave  in 
said  office.  We  do  hereby  give  Notice,  That  We  shall  not  only  look 
upon  their  Refusal  to  Undertake  any  Jobb,  when  not  before  Em- 
ploy'd,  and  all  Unfaithfulness  [347.]  in  the  Performance  and 
Discharge  of  their  office,  when  Euiploy'd,  to  be  a  Sufficient  Cause 
for  their  removal ;  But  likewise  all  Profane  Cursing  and  Swearing, 
Drunl^enncss,  Gaming,  Fighting,  Quarrelling  and  other  Rude  and 
Disorderly  Carriage,  on  the  Dock  and  wharves,  or  in  any  of  the 
Streets  of  the  Town  ;  of  which  the  Common  Porters  have  here- 
tofore  been   too  Notoriously  Guilty  —  And  th^'refore,  If  tliey 


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Expect  a  Continuance  in  said  Office,  they  must  demean  themselves 
Accordingly. 


Voted,  That  Three  Hundred  Copies  of  the  foregoing  Orders 
relating  to  the  Porters  be  forthwith  Printed  for  tlie  Service  of  the 
Town,  and  that  they  be  Distributed  as  the  Select  men  shall  direct. 

[348.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  26.  1738. 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Capt.  Armitage 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 


Mess".  Green  &  Walker  appeared.  Praying  the  Selectmen  would 
please  to  View  and  to  give  Direction  for  their  placing  some  Posts 
before  their  Ware  house  lately  Erected  near  Brattle  Street  Church, 
Accordingly. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  and  Capt.  Lyman 
be  a  Committee  to  Attend  that  Service. 

Mr.  John  Compton  appear'd,  Praying  the  Select  men  would 
please  to  View  the  Street  before  His  House  in  Fish  Street,  and 
give  Direction  relating  to  the  Pavement  thereof  —  Accordingly. 

Voted  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman  and  m"".  Hutchinson 
be  a  Committee  for  tliat  Service. 

[349.]  Mr.  William  Lorkin,  appeared  Praying  Liberty  may 
be  granted  him  to  Open  a  Shop  in  Orange  Street  at  the  South  end 
of  the  Town . 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  and  hereby  is  given  him  to  Open  a  Shop 
in  this  Town  Accordingly. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be  and  hereby  is  Stated  and 
Set,  at  the  rate  of  Fourteen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat,  and 
Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  is  allow'd  for  Charges, 
which  is  as  follows.  Viz'. 


John  Jeffries 
Jonathan  Armitage 
David  Collson 
Alexander  Forsyth 


Caleb  Lyman 
Jonas  Clarke 


Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun^. 


oz. 


dr. 


Of  Penny  White  loaf 
Wheaten 
Household 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


2. 
3. 
5. 
7. 


10 
15 

5 

13 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  31,  1738. 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
3Ir.  Collson 


124 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[350.]  Mess".  John  Eliot  and  Jonathan  "Wilhs  Informs  that 
m'.  John  Clough  Obstructs  a  New  High  Way,  lately  laid  open  at 
the  South  end  of  the  Town,  Praying  the  Select  men  would  Afford 
them  Direction  and  Assistance  in  the  affair,  if  they  shall  see  meet. 

A  Venire  Facias  Issuing  from  the  Clerks  Office,  for  the  return 
of  Sixteen  Jurors  to  Serve  at  the  next  Superiour  Court  to  be 
holden  at  Boston  the  Second  Tuesday  of  August  Viz*.  Six  on  the 
Grand  Jury,  and  Ten  on  the  Jury  of  Trials.  The  Select  men 
direct  and  Appoint  Fryday  next  the  4"\  of  August  at  Three  o'Clock 
Afternoon  at  the  Town  liouse  to  Attend  the  same,  and  m"".  Savell 
is  directed  to  deliver  the  said  Venire  to  the  Constables  of  Boston, 
that  so  they  may  seasonably  Warn  the  Inhabitants  to  meet  at  the 
time  and  place  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  August  2,  1738. 
Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

[351.]  Mr.  Willoughby  being  present  Informs,  That  he 
Apprehends  the  Tarr  under  the  Granary  heats  the  Grain  that  lyes 
on  the  lower  floor,  and  damnifies  it.  —  Also  that  the  Wevils  have 
taken  the  Corn  —  That  the  Mice  annoy  the  Corn  much,  being 
very  Numerous  —  And  further  that  the  lines  for  Opening  and 
Shutting  the  Windows  of  the  Granary  want  repair — Humbly 
Praying  the  Select  men  would  pleace  to  take  the  same  under  Con- 
sideration. 

Accordingly,  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m'".  CoUson,  Capt. 
Lyman,  and  m"".  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  Consider  of  these 
Matters,  and  to  take  a  View,  and  give  Orders  to  m^  Willoughby 
as  Occasion  shall  require. 

Mr.  AYilliam  Haislup  Appearing  Informs  that  he  is  ready,  to 
Undertake  the  Business  of  Sweeping  of  Chimneys,  and  to  give 
Security,  as  the  Law  directs.  And  Prays  he  may  Qualify  himself 
Accordingly,  If  the  Select  men  shall  see  meet  to  Admit  him,  and 
that  he  has  several  hands  ready  to  enter  upon  thdt  Employment. 

Mr.  Haislup  was  directed  to  bring  his  Bondsmen  next  Wednes- 
day. 

Mr.  Ichabod  Higgins  appearing  Informs  That  [353.]  He  has 
paid  m'.  William  Waters  Twelve  Pounds  for  him  self  and  three 
others,  Who  have  been  for  some  time  past  kept  and  detained  at 
the  Hospital  on  Rainsford  Island,  in  full  of  his  acco*.  as  Appears 
by  m'.  Waters  Receipt  —  But  thinks  it  Unreasonable  that  they 
should  be  Obliged  to  pay  Three  Pounds,  part  of  the  Twelve  Pounds, 
aforesaid  which  m\  Waters  has  Charged  for  the  Nurse,  for  Three 
Weeks,  after  She  was  Dismiss'd  from  the  Hospital  and  came  up  to 


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Boston  (She  being  sent  back  again  to  the  said  Hospital  Notwith- 
standing) .  Whereupon  the  following  Question  was  put,  Viz' 

Whetlier  it  be  reasonable  that  m^  Waters  refund  to  the  said 
Ichabod  Higgins  Three  Pounds,  which  he  received  for  the  Attend- 
ance of  a  Nurse,  Three  Weeks  after  she  had  been  Dismiss'd  from 
any  Service  for  them?  And  it  Pass'd  in  the  Affirmative. 

The  Committee  Appointed  the  26'^.  July  last  on  the  Motion 
of  Mess".  Green  &  Walker  for  placing  Posts  &c.  ■ — Reported, 
That  they  had  attended  the  Service  they  were  Appointed  to,  and 
were  of  Opinion  that  it  might  be  Con-  [353.]  venient  to  Grant 
Liberty  to  the  said  Green  and  Walker  to  Set  up  Two  posts,  Viz*. 
One  of  each  Side  of  their  Warehouse  door,  fronting  Brattle  Street 
Church,  not  exceeding  Three  foot  from  the  Wall  of  the  said  House, 
and  another  at  the  North  Corner  of  the  said  Ware  house,  to  prevent 
Carts,  Trucks,  &c.  from  Damnifying  the  Wall. 

The  Committee  Appointed  the  26*^.  of  July  last  on  a  Motion  of 
Capt.  Compton,  Praying  the  Select  men  to  View  and  give  Direc- 
tion respecting  the  jPavement  before  his  House  in  Fish  Street.  — 
Reported,  That  they  had  Viewed  the  place,  and  are  of  Opinion, 
That  there  is  no  need  of  Altering  the  said  Pavement  by  raising  it, 
According  to  Capt.  Comptons  desire. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  August  4,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

The  Committee  Appointed  the  2^.  Instant  [354.]  To  repair  to 
the  Granary  and  consider  the  Complaints  of  m'".  Willoughby  as 
then  Entred  —  and  give  Orders  thereon  as  Occasion  should  require 
—  Report  Tliat  they  have  Accordingly  Attended  that  Service  this 
Day,  And  finding  the  Corn  in  a  Perishing  Condition,  have  given 
Direction  to  m*".  Willoughby  to  procure  a  Sufficient  Number  of 
Hands  to  Winnow  the  said  Corn  out  of  Doors,  and  to  procure  a 
Sail  and  Spout  for  that  purpose  —  the  Charge  thereof  to  be  born 
by  the  Town. 

The  Committee  Apprehending  the  Corn  on  the  lower  floor  is 
heated  and  Damnified  by  the  Tarr  in  the  Cellar  —  have  also  given 
Orders  to  m^  Willoughby  to  get  the  Corn  removed  from  thence  to 
an  Upper  room  —  And  the  mouse  holes  to  be  Stop'd  with  Mortar  — 
and  to  wait  on  Capt.  Armitage  for  lines  for  the  Windows,  who 
offers  to  Supply  him  with  them. 

Several  of  the  Constables  of  Boston  appearing  with  the  Venire 
for  the  return  of  Jurors  for  the  Superiour  Court  —  But  the  Inhab- 
itants of  the  District  of  Rumney  Marsh  having  not  had  any  Warn- 
ing, by  the  [355.]  Neglect  of  the  Constables,  the  Meeting  could 
not  be  regular  —  Wherefore  the  Constables  were  directed  to  Warn 
the  Inhabitants  to  meet  for  the  purpose  abovementioned.  On  Mon- 
day next  the  Seventh  of  August  Currant,  at  Ten  of  the  Clock  in 
the  forenoon. 


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Upon  the  Sorrowful  Tidings  of  the  Death  of  the  Hon.  CoP. 
Prescott,  one  of  the  Justices  of  the  Superiour  Court,  Appointed 
Specially  for  the  Trial  of  the  Causes  depending  between  the  Town 
of  Boston  and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everiil,  John  Read  and  William 
Shirley  Esquires  were  desired  to  meet  with  the  Select  men  —  Who 
being  present  Accordingly,  It  was  Proposed  to  Petition  to  His  Ex- 
cellency the  Governour  m  order  to  have  the  Vacancys  in  the  Bench 
of  Judges  fill'd  up  —  Which  Proposal  being  advised  to,  and  agreed 
upon  —  m'".  Read  was  desired  to  draw  up  a  Petition  to  His  Ex- 
cellency Accordingly,  to  be  ready  tomorrow  at  Ten  O'Clock  in  the 
Forenoon. 

Memorandum,  On  Saturday,  Aug.  5,  1738. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esquire,  Capt.  Lyman  and  m^  Hutchin- 
son being  present  together  with  John  Read  and  William  Shirley 
Esquires  [356.]  m".  Rand  presented  the  draft  of  a  Petition  to  His 
Excellency  Agreeable  to  the  Vote  and  desire  of  the  Select  men  as 
Entred  Yesterday,  which  is  as  follows,  Viz*. 

Province  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay. 

To  His  Excellency  Jonathan  Belcher  Esquire,  Captain  General 
and  Governour  in  Chief  of  this  Province. 
The  Select  men  of  Boston,  Humbly  Shew, 

That  they  have  Five  Actions  of  great  Importance  depending  be- 
tween the  said  Town,  and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everiil  Deceased, 
and  to  be  finally  tried  and  Issued  upon  Writs  of  Review  at  the 
Seperiour  Court  in  Boston  next  Week,  That  two  of  the  Judges  of 
that  Court,  Viz*.  Paul  Dudley  Esq'",  and  Thomas  Greaves  Esq*",  by 
reason  of  their  Interest  in  the  Causes  cannot  Sit  as  Judges  therein, 
and  CoP.  Benjamin  Prescot  heretofore  Appointed  specially  for  the 
Trial  of  these  Causes  is  lately  Deceased,  so  that  now  there  remains 
but  a  bare  Quorum  to  try  these  Causes  of  such  Importance. 

Wherefore  they  humbly  Pray  your  [357.]  Excellency  with  the 
advice  and  Consent  of  the  Council  to  Nominate  and  Appoint  Two 
other  Judges  to  make  a  full  Court  for  the  Trial  of  these  Causes  as 
soon  as  may  be  in  this  Term. 

And  Your  Petitioners,  as  in  Duty  Bound  shall  ever  Pray  &c. 

John  Jeffries 
Caleb  Lyman 
Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun*. 
in  behalf  of  themselves  and  the  Rest  of  the  Select  men. 

Boston,  Aug.  5.  1738 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  9,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

William  Brown  from  London,  Cordwainer  desires  Liberty  to 
Open  a  Shop  in  this  Town  and  to  follow  his  said  Calling  —  The 
said  Brown  being  present  — And  it  Appearing  to  the  Satisfaction 


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127 


[398.]  of  the  Select  men  that  he  brought  into  this  Town  with 
him  Effects  of  Value  Sufficient  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  According 
to  Law. 

Liberty  was  Granted  him  to  Open  a  Shop  as  he  Desires. 

The  By-Law  of  the  Town  of  Boston  "  For  making  Effectual 
Provision  for  the  regular  and  seasonable  Sweeping  the  Chimneys 
of  this  Town  "  having  had  the  Allowance  Approbation  and  Con- 
firmation of  His  Majesties  Justices  in  Quarter  Sessions. 

Voted,  That  200  Copies  of  said  By-Laws  be,  and  hereby  are 
Ordered  to  be  forthwith  Printed. 

The  Select  men  receiving  a  Warrant  under  the  Hand  and  Seal 
of  the  Honourable  Josiah  Willard  Esquire  Judge  of  Probate  &c. 
Desiring  &  Impowering  them  to  Enquire  into  the  State  of  the 
Mind  of  John  Snelling,  Blockmaker,  Represented  Non  Compos 
Mentis 

The  Select  men  Agreed  to  Attend  that  Service  forth  with,  in 
order  to  report  thereon. 

Which  being  Accordingly  done,  The  following  Report  was  En- 
dorsed on  the  said  Warrant  Viz*. 

[359.]  Boston,  sc.  Pursuant  to  the  within  Direction,  We 
have  made  P^nquiry  into  the  State  of  the  Mind  of  the  within  named 
John  Snelling  —  And  do  Report  it  as  Our  Opinion,  That  the  said 
Snelling  is  so  far  wanting  of  reason  and  understanding  as  to  beUn- 
capable  of  Managing  his  own  affairs. 

C  *  d!  &c.  }  Selectmen 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  and  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  Thursday  the 
10  August  1738 

Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'. 
Habijah  Savage  Esq^ 
Justices  ^  Abiel  Walley  Esq'". 

Samuel  Sewall  Esq''. 
William  Tyler  Esq'". 
^  John  Fayerweather  Esq''. 

f  Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 
Select  men  \  ^apt.  Alexander  Forsyth 
Capt.  Caleb  Lyman 
1^  Mr.  Jonas  Clarke 
[360.]    Whereas  by  an  Act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court, 
Pass'd  in  the  Eleventh  Year  of  the  Reign  of  His  late  Majesty 
King  William  III  Intitled  An  Act  for  keeping  of  Watches  in  Towns 
—  It  is  therein  Enacted  — That  from  time  to  time,  When  and  so 
often  as  a  Military  Watch  shall  not  be  ordered  and  Appointed  to  be 
kept,  The  Justices  of  Peace  together  with  the  Select  men  of  each 
Town  within  this  Province,  are  Impowered  and  Autliorized  to  direct 
and  Order  a  Suitable  Watch  or  Watches  to  be  set  up  and  kept 
&c.  — And  also  a  Ward  to  be  kept  every  Lords  Day  and  other 
Days,  as  they  shall  think  needful ;  and  to  Appoint  the  Members 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


whereof  such  Watch  and  Ward  shall  Consist,  and  the  time  for  the 
beginning  and  Continuance  of  the  same,  And  the  Constable  or 
Constables  of  the  Town,  having  orders  accordingly  given  him  or 
them  in  Writing  by  the  Justices  and  Select  men  are  hereb}^  Im- 
powered  and  required  from  time  to  time  to  Warn  such  Watch  and 
Ward  respectively,  and  to  see  that  all  Persons  so  Warned  by  them 
do  attend  and  Observe  their  duty  in  that  regard. 

And  Whereas  the  said  Justices  and  Select  men  are  Infoi'med  of 
frequent  Profanations  of  the  [361,]  Lords  Days  especially  at 
this  Season  of  the  year,  by  loose,  vain  Persons,  Servants,  Negroes 
&c.  Unnecessarily  Travelling  or  Walking  to  and  from  Boston  and 
Roxbury,  with  Neglect  of  Attending  the  Publick  worship  of  GOD  in 
either  place  —  And  bringing  from  the  Neighbouring  Towns,  Corn, 
Apples,  and  other  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  to  the  great  Disturbance  of 
the  Publick  peace,  and  Scandal  of  our  Christian  Profession. 

It  is  therefore  Ordered  By  the  said  Justices  and  Select  men, 
That  from  and  After  the  Date  hereof,  and  until  the  Fifteenth  Day 
of  October  next  ensuing,  The  Constables  of  and  within  the  Town 
of  Boston,  and  every  of  them  by  turns  Do  W^arn  and  Appoint  Eight 
meet  and  sober  Persons  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  on  the 
Lords  Days  to  Ward  on  the  Neck  or  Highway  between  Boston  and 
Roxbury,  at  some  Convenient  place  near  the  Line  of  Defence, 
Four  of  the  said  Persons,  are  to  give  their  Attendance  there,  from 
Seven  O'Clock  in  the  Morning,  until  half  an  hour  after  Twelve  at 
Noon,  and  then  to  be  relieved  by  the  other  four  who  are  there  to 
Continue  upon  Duty  until  the  Dusk  of  the  Evening.  [363.]  And 
such  Constables  are  to  give  in  Charge  to  such  Ward,  to  take  due 
Care  to  prevent  and  Suppress  such  Disorders,  And  to  Examin  all 
Passengers  and  restrain  them  from  Disporting,  Idle  Walking,  or 
Unnecessary  Travel  on  the  Lords  Day. 

And  if  any  Person  or  Persons  be  Rude,  Refractory,  or  shall 
refuse  to  give  a  Satisfactory  Account  of  the  Occasion  of  their 
Travelling  —  Or  otherwise  misbehave  themselves,  to  take  them  up 
and  carry  them  before  the  next  Justice  of  the  Peace  —  or  otherwise 
to  return  their  Names  to  such  Justice  that  they  may  be  Convented 
and  proceeded  against  according  to  Law,  as  Profaners  of  the  Lord's 
Day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  11,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
Mr.  Clarke 
Mr.  Hutchinson 

A  Venire  Facias  for  the  return  of  Six  Petit  Jurors  to  Serve  at  the 
Supcriour  Court  [363.]  of  Judicature  now  holden  at  Boston, 
being  read.  It  is  hereby  Ordered  that  the  Tickets  be  drawn 
Accordingly,  Tomorrow  at  Eleven  O'Clock  ^  And  that  the  Inhabi- 
tants be  Notified  hereof  as  the  Law  directs. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m"".  John  Dolbeare  to  dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Oi)en  the  ground  before  his  Shop  at  the  lower  en;] 
of  Cornhill,  in  Order  to  Clear  his  Drain  —  Upon  Condition  that 


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he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement,  and  keep  the 
same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  August  14,  1738. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Capt.  Armitage 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 
Upon  a  Motion  made 

Mr.  Cowdrey  is  Ordered  to  take  proper  Care  [364.]  To  prevent 
any  Damage  being  done  to  the  Trees  in  the  Common  (it  being 
Training  Day)  and  to  Watch  them  in  the  Evening. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  August  16,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Mr.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lvman  . 
Mr.  Clarke  ^ 
Mr.  Hutchinson 
Mr.  Ebenezer  Swan  appearing,  Prays  that  Liberty  may  be 
Granted  him  to  Open  a  School  in  this  Town,  for  Teaching  Writing, 
Arithmetick  and  Merchants  Accounts  — 

Which  Motion  being  Considered  and  Approved, 
Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  Accordingly. 

Boston,  August  17,  1738. 
Whereas  the  Petitions  of  Sundry  Persons  for  Licence  to  Sell 
Strong  Drink,  either  as  [365.]  Innholders  or  Retailers,  have 
been  Presented  to  the  Selectmen  and  at  Several  Meetings  by  them 
Considered  —  A  List  of  their  Names  and  the  Streets  where  each 
Person  Dwells,  with  the  Acting  of  the  Selectmen  on  said  Petitions, 
is  here  Recorded  As  follows,  Viz'. 

Innholders,  Approved  and  Recommended,  Viz*. 
Abigail  Boyes  Fish  Market 

Jonathan  Brown  Prince  Street 

George  Gray  Ship  Street 

Andrew  Halyburton  Dock  Square 

Richard  Hunniwell  North  Street 

Edward  Lutwyche  King  Street 

Susanna  Pemberton  Ann  Street 

Nathanael  Wheeler  King  Street 

Retailers  Approved  and  Recommended,  Viz*. 
Abijah  Adams  George  Street 

John  Arbuthuot  Essex  Street 

Benjamin  Bickner  Middle  Street 

Edward  Ball  Henchman's  Lane 


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Nicholas  Boone 
[360.]    Joseph  Bill 

Philadelphia  Boardman 

Anthony  Caverley 

Thomas  Child 

Priscilla  Clark 

Abigail  Deal 

Charles  Dupee 

Grace  Dudding 

Jeremiah  Green 

Elizabeth  Grimes 

Richard  Gridley 

.John  Hill 

Thomas  Hill 

James  Hodgson 

John  Helyer 

Kezia  Harvey 

Samuel  Henshaw 

Nathanael  Holmes 

John  Hamock 

Thomas  Jackson  Jun'. 

William  Jepson 

Ebenezer  Lowell 

Lawrence  Lutwyche 

Stephen  Lapiere 

Hannah  Martin 
[367.]    Ann  Norman 

James  Oliver  &  John  Wendell 

Grace  Pitcher 

Mehetabel  Robie 

William  Eandle 

Tamsen  Rogers 

Mary  Sharrow 

Elizabeth  Townsend 

Joshua  Thomas 


Cornhill 
Clarks  Wharflfe 
Dock  Square 
Orange  Street 
Essex  Street 
North  Street 
Middle  Street 
Newbury  Street 
King  Street 
Atkinsons  Street 
Sudbury  Street  (near) 
Merchants  Row 
Essex  Street 
South  Street 
Wings  Lane 
Allen  Street 
Water  Street 
Essex  Street 
Back  street 
Shrimptons  Lane 
Sudbury  Street  (near) 
Paddeys  Alley 
King  Street 
Union  Street 
Hanover  Street 
Cambridge  Street 
Cross  Street 
Battery  March 
Charter  Street 
Union  Street 
Hanover  Street 
Pierces  Alley 
Wentworths  Wharf 
King  Street 
King  Street 
Anne  Street 
Essex  Street 
Sudbury  Street  (near) 
Charter  Street 
Fish  Street 
Newbury  Street 


Mary  Timberlake 
Gilbert  Warner 

P'rancis  Wells  Esq'.  &  Cord  Cordis 
Isaac  White 
Martha  Winter 
Elizabeth  Waldo 

One  Innholder  Disallowed  Viz'. 
Jemima  Debuke  Cornhill 

Retailers  Disallowed  Viz'. 
John  Ashley  Newbury  Street 

Thomas  Butler  Battery  march 

David  Belcher  Orange  Street 

[368.]    Elizabeth  Edwards  Anne  Street 

Rebekah  Foster  Wentworths  Wharf 

Samuel  Green 

Johu  Harper  Hill's  Wharf 

Elizabeth  Haislup  Newbury  Street 


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Mary  Leverage 
William  Lorkin 
Sarah  Marshall 
Jeffr}^  Milward 


John  Haldain 


Queen  Street 
Beacon  Street 
Orange  Street 


Cambridge  Street 
Cambridge  Street 


David  Snoden 
John  Wass 


Elizabeth  Randal 


Newbury  Street 
Salem  Street 
Orange  Street 


Mary  Ward 
Dorothy  Wheeler 


Barton's  Rope  Walk 
Orange  Street 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  August  22,  1738. 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Capt.  Armitage 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman 

Mr.  Clarke 

Mr.  Hutchinson 


[369.]  Whereas  the  Trial  of  Five  Actions,  depending  be- 
tween the  Town  of  Boston  and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everill,  is 
coming  on,  at  the  Superiour  Court  now  sitting. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  be  desired  to  present 
the  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds  to  the  two  Attorneys  for  the  Town  —  Viz^ 
Twenty  five  Pounds  to  John  Read  Esq"",  and  Twenty  five  Pounds 
to  William  Shirley  Esq"".  —  That  he  be  desired  to  Advance  the  said 
Sum  out  of  the  Moneys  lying  in  his  Hands  receiv'd  for  Townships 
Sold,  And  that  the  same  be  drawn  out  of  the  Town  Treasury  in 
the  next  Draught,  payable  to  m"".  Jeffries. 


SIXTH  BOOK 


OF  THE 


SELECTMEN'S  MINUTES. 


[1.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  August,  30,  1738. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 

m^  David  CoUson 

Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 

Capt.  Caleb  Lyman 

m"^.  Jonas  Clarke 

m"".  Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun^. 
Complaint  being  made  by  m^  Hutchinson  of  Sundry  Persons 
Carrying  Ballast  from  Deer  Island — .  Ordered  That  the  Town 
Clerk  in  the  name  of  the  Select  men  do  Notify  (by  nn  Advertise- 
ment in  the  Publick  Papers)  All  Lightermen  and  others  to  desist 
from  Carrying  any  Stones  from  said  Island,  Or  they  must  ex- 
pect to  be  prosecuted  for  the  same. 

Mr.  John  Checkley  Jun'.  Paid  the  Select  men,  in  part  of  the 
Bond  of  John  Read  Esq"".  [3,]  To  the  Town,  One  Hundred  and 
Seventy  Pounds,  Principal  and  Two  Pounds  as  Interest  for  the 
said  Sum  to  this  Day  —  Which  Sum  of  £.172,  was  delivered  into 
the  Hands  of  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  and  is  part  of  the  Pur- 
chase Consideration  for  the  Town  ship  Number  One  Sold  the  said 
Read  by  auction  the  30"\  June  1737. 

Capt.  Armitage  Reports  that  the  Committee  on  the  Affair  of 
Charles  Henleys  Chimney,  had  been  with  the  said  Henley  and  or- 
dered him  to  desist  from  Carrying  up  said  Chimney,  and  to  Cover 
the  roof  of  his  House  again  —  AVhich  Orders  he  promised  to  Com- 
ply with. 

Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  m"*.  Cowdrey  be  and  is  hereby  directed  and  Ordered 
to  take  a  List  of  the  Free  Negro's,  Indians,  and  Molatto's  in  the 
Town  that  are  capable  of  Service,  and  to  lay  it  before  I  he  Select 
men,  in  order  to  their  being  Employ'd  in  the  Service  of  the  [3.] 
Town,  according  to  Law. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'".  Capt.  Armitage,  m"". 
CoUson,  Capt.  Lyman  and  m"".  Hutchinson  be  a  Committee  to  treat 


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with  m'.  Waters  or  other  suitable  Person  to  take  Care  of  the  Hos- 
pital at  Rainsfords  Island,  on  the  most  advantageous  Terms  to  the 
Province,  as  soon  as  conveniently  may  be,  and  Report  their  doings 
therein 

James  Bryant  from  New  York,  a  Sailor  now  belonging  to  a  Vessell 
of  m^  Perkins,  has  broke  his  Leg,  is  in  a  Miserable  Condition, 
having  no  Friends  and  Poor,  at  the  House  of  Roger  Passmore  — 
Said  Passmore's  AVife  desiring  he  may  be  taken  Care  of  as  the 
Select  men  shall  direct. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Bryant  is  a  proper  Object  of  Charity,  to 
be  relieved  at  the  Province  Charge  according  to  Law  —  And  the 
Town  Clerk  is  order'd  to  Certify  the  Gentlemen  the  overseers  of 
the  Poor  Acordingly. 

[4.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  5,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m*".  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

Upon  a  Motion  made  in  the  name  and  behalf  of  m''.  Peleg 
Wiswall,  Master  of  the  North  Grammar  School,  Praying  the  Select 
men  would  please  to  Appoint  an  Usher  in  said  vSchool,  for  that 
the  number  of  Scholars  are  lately  increased  &c. 

Voted  That  m"".  Wiswall  be  desired  to  Attend  upon  the  Select 
men  on  Thursday  next  in  the  afternoon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Selectmen,  Sept.  7,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"^.  Hutchinson 

[5,]  Mr.  Peleg  Wiswall,  Master  of  the  North  Grammar  School, 
appear'd  and  Recommended  m'  Jonathan  Helyer  as  a  suitable  Per- 
son for  an  Usher  in  the  said  School  —  The  Select  men  accordingly 
sent  for  the  said  Helyer  and  being  Satisfied  of  his  Capacity,  they 
approved  of  him,  and  appointed  him  to  be  Usher  of  the  said  School 
for  One  Year  next  ensuing  —  Agreeable  to  the  Power  given  them 
by  the  Town,  at  their  Meeting  the  ]:7"\  of  May  last  past. 

Voted,  That  the  Sura  of  Ninety  Pounds  p.  annum  be  Allow'd 
and  paid  to  m""  Jonathan  Helyer,  for  his  Salary  as  Usher  of  the 
North  Grammar  School ;  To  Commence  the  28"^  of  September 
Curiant. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  8,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esqf 
Capt.  Armitage 


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Capt.  Lyman 
m^  Clarke 
m^  liatchinson 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  is  desired  to  [6.]  Pay  Five  Pounds 
out  of  the  Money  received  for  Townships  6o\d  —  being  towards 
defraying  the  Charges  of  the  last  Tryal  of  the  Cause  between  the 
Town  and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everill —  the  said  Sum  to  be  drawn 
for,  the  next  Draught  Day. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  13.  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  Collson 
ra"".  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

Upon  Information  tliat  the  Gentlemen  to  whom  was  Granted 
the  last  Thirteen  Tombs,  built  in  the  South  Burying  phice,  and 
Number'd  from  G8  to  80  inclusive,  have  not  yet  paid  their  Money 
for  the  Use  and  Benefit  of  Drain,  according  to  Custom  and  the 
Condition  of  the  Grant  —  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  m""  Joshua  Blanchard  be  and  hereby  is  desired  and 
impower'd  to  Collect  the  said  Money  from  the  said  Proprietors, 
and  [7.]  That  part  thereof  be  applied  to  and  for  the  Building  a 
small  peice  of  Brick  Wall,  at  the  ^sorth  Corner  of  the  said  Burying 
place,  against  which  part  of  m'"  Joseph  Green's  Tomb  stands, 
Viz*  Number  80.  and  that  the  Over  plus  of  the  said  money  so  to 
be  Collected  be  by  him  paid  into  the  Town  Treasury. 

It  being  Represented  to  the  Select  men  that  the  Draw  Bridge 
(so  called)  in  Ann  Street  is  much  ont  of  repair. 

Voted,  Tl'at  Capt.  Armitage  and  m"".  Collson  .be  desired  to  view 
the  same  and  Report  thereon  at  the  next  Meeting.    Vide  Sept.  16**^ 

Whereas  this  Year  is  the  time  appointed  by  Law  for  Perambulat- 
ing the  Bounds  betwixt  Town  and  Town. 

It  is  therefore  Agreed  upon  and  ordered,  That  Fryday  the 
Twenty  second  of  September  Current  be  the  time  for  running  the 
Line,  and  renewing  the  Bound  marks  between  the  Town  of  Boston, 
and  the  Town  of  Koxbuiy.  And  That  the  Select  men.  Viz*  The 
Hon.  [8.]  John  Jeffries  Esq\  Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage,  m'".  David 
Collson,  Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth,  Cnpt.  Caleb  Lyman,  m"".  Jonas 
Clarke  and  m"".  Thomas  Hutchinson  Jnn'.  or  any  Two  of  them  be  a 
Committee  for,  and  in  behalf,  of  the  Town  of  Boston  fully  author- 
ized and  Impowered  to  join  with  such  Persons  as  the  Select  men 
of  Roxbury  shall  appoint  and  Impower  to  Attend  and  Perform  the 
same.  And  that  all  Persons  concerned  therein  be,  and  here  by 
are  desired  to  meet,  at  the  House  of  m^  Richard  Sniiih,  at  the 
Sign  of  the  Grey  hound,  in  Roxbury,  at  Ten  of  the  Clock  in  the 
Forenoon  of  the  said  Day,  in  order  to  attend  the  said  Business  — 
And  the  Town  Clerk  is  hereby  Directed  to  give  seasonable  Notice 
(by  a  Letter)  to  the  Select  men  of  Poxbur^^of  this  Ai)pointment, 
Desiring  them  to  appoint  and  Jm[)owcr  a  Committee  in  bi'half  of 
the  Town  of  Koxbuiy  to  join  with  us  in  that  service  accordingly. 

But  if  the  Weather  should  prove  wet  and  apparently  unsuitable 


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135 


for  the  performance  [9.]  of  the  said  Work  on  the  Day  above 
mentioned,  Then  the  same  to  be  attended  and  performed  the  next 
Day,  Viz'  On  Saturday  the  Twenty  third  of  September  Current  to 
meet  at  the  Place  and  Time  above  mentioned. 

(Copy  of  the  Letter  to  the  Select  men  of  Roxbury). 
The  Select  men  of  Boston  ] 

to  [-  Boston,  Sept.  13.  1788 

The  Select  men  of  Roxbury  J 
Gentlemen, 

These  are  to  give  You  No; ice  that  this  Year  is  the  time  wherein, 
according  to  Law,  We  are  required  to  run  the  Boundary  Line 
betwixt  this  Town  and  the  Town  of  Roxbury. 

You  are  therefore  desired  to  Appoint  and  Impower  a  Committee 
to  join  with  that  of  Ours  for  the  performance  of  that  Service,  and 
that  they  meet  us  at  the  House  of  m^  Richard  Smith,  at  the  Sign 
of  the  Grey-Hound  in  Roxbury,  on  Fryday  the  Twenty  Second 
Day  of  September  Current,  at  Ten  O'Clock  in  the  forenoon. 

[10.]  The  Persons  appointed  in  behalf  of  this  Town  are  the 
Select  men.  Viz^  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  I^sq^  Capt.  Jonathan 
Armitage,  m"".  David  CoUson,  Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth,  Capt. 
Caleb  Lyman,  m^  Jonas  Clarke  and  m"".  Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun^ 
and  they,  or  any  Two  of  them,  are  Impowered  to  run  the  Line, 
and  renew  the  Bound  murks  between  the  said  Towns  of  Boston 
and  Roxbury,  accordingly. 

But  if  the  Weather  on  the  said  Twenty  second  Day  of  Septem- 
ber should  prove  wet,  and  apparently  Unsuitable  for  the  Perform- 
ance of  this  Work,  then  We  do  propose  and  appoint  to  Attend 
the  same  on  the  next  Day  following,  Viz^  On  Saturday  the 
Twenty  third  of  this  instant  September,  to  meet  at  the  place  and 
hour  above  mentioned.    By  Ord'.  of  the  Select  men, 

Samuel  Geurish 

Town  Clerk 

Purusuant  to  the  Directions  of  a  Law  of  this  Province  For  the 
regulating  of  Free  Negroes  &c. 

[11.]  The  Select  men  do  Order  and  require  the  Free  Male 
Negroes  or  Molattoes  within  the  Town  of  Boston  hereafter  named 
each  one  of  them  to  give  their  Attendance  faithfully  and  dili- 
gently to  Work  ill  repairing  the  High  Ways,  Cleansing  the  Streets, 
or  other  service  for  the  common  benefit  of  the  Place,  at  such  time 
and  place  as  the  Select  men,  or  such  Person  or  Persons  by  them 
Appointed  and  imployed  therein  shall  direct  and  Order  for  the 
Space  of  so  many  Days,  as  is  hereafter  set  against  each  of  their 
Names  respectively,  as  an  Equivalent  to  the  Services  performed 
by  others  in  Trainings,  Watchings,  &c.  for  the  present  year. 


Names.  N.  of  Days 

John  Beard  2 

James  Lancashire  2 

Charles  Cole  2 

'  Prince  Holmes  2 

Mingo  2 

Primus  Dyer  2 

^      TuUy  Saul  2 


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[13.] 


John  G randy 
Thomas  Grandy 
Onesimus  Mather 


2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 


John  Wood  by 
Felix  Doctor 
Anthony  Black 
John  Leasenby 
Walley  Harris 


Brackets  Indian 


Peter  Melrose 
Fortune  Baker 
Robin  Saco 


Thorn.  C'ulley 

Titus  Rumney  Marsh 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  16,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  CoUson 
Cnpt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lynifin 
m"".  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Armitage  and  m^  CoUson  Report  [13.]  That  they  have 
View'd  the  Drawbridge,  so  Cnll'd,  according  to  Order  as  Eutred 
the  13"\  instant,  and  that  they  find  the  said  Bridge  gone  to  decay 
and  incapable  of  a  good  repair  it  being  so  late  in  the  Year.  — They 
Judge  it  will  be  best  to  prepare  Timber  for  a  New  Bridge,  to  be 
Built  in  the  Spring. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  20,  1738. 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries Esq^ 

Capt.  Armitage 

m*".  Collson 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Capt.  Lyman 

m*".  Hutchinson 


Mr.  Hutchinson,  Informs  that  Henry  Metcalfe  a  Yorkshire  man 
having  a  Dangerous  P^ever  Sore  in  his  Breast,  applying  for  Relief 
—  Was  by  him  sent  to  the  almsliouse  the  14*^\  inst.  At  the  Prov- 
ince Charge. 

Mr.  Daniel  Bell  Desires  Liberty  of  a  Tomb  [14.]  In  the  Old 
Burying  i)lacc,  amongst  the  New  Tombs  there  to  be  made  and  also 
that  he  may  have  liberty  of  Building  it  hims  'lf. 

Mr  John  Jennings  latel3"from  London  Sadler,  appear'd,  Praying 
for  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  in  order  to  follow  his  Calling  —  Upon 
his  Informing  that  he  bro't  his  wife  and  One  Child  with  him,  he 
was  directed  first  to  appear  at  the  Office  on  Monday  next  in  the 
afternoon,  with  Sufficient  Sureties  to  IndeuHiify  the  Town  as  the 
Law  directs. 

Upon  Report  respecting  the  Repairs  at  the  North  Writing 
School,  ^ 


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137 


Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  m'".  Hutchinson  be  desired  to 
Cause  the  Cellar  Doors  and  Platform  at  the  said  Scho(;l  house 
to  be  repaired. 

Capt.  Armitage  and  m'".  Collson,  (upon  a  Motion  made)  are 
desired  to  View,  nnd  to  give  Order  for  the  necessary  repair  of  the 
Cellar  Doors  and  Stairs,  of  the  Towns  [15.]  Mouse  where  m^ 
John  Lovell  now  dwells  in  School  Street. 

A  Petition  of  m*".  Isaac  Greenwood,  Pra3  ing  leave  to  open  a 
School  in  this  Town  for  the  Instructing  of  Youth  and  others  in 
the  Mathematicks,  and  other  parts  of  Learning,  Read,  approved 
and  accordingly. 

Voted,  Tiiat  m^  Isaac  Greenwood  have,  and  hereby  has  Liberty 
Granted  him  to  keep  such  a  School  —  Whilst  he  continues  to  regu- 
late the  same  in  Conformity  to  the  Laws  of  this  Province  in  that 
Case  made  and  provided,  and  to  the  approbation  of  the  Selectmen 
for  the  time  being. 

Upon  a  Representation  made  by  m"". — Warden  that  in  a 
Deed  of  Sale  for  a  Certain  house  and  Land  in  Beacon  Street, 
made  and  Executed  the  20*^\  may  1723,  by  the  then  Selectmen,  to 
Francis  Warden,  there  is  a  Manifest  Omission  of  the  Bounds  on 
One  Side  of  said  Land,  and  Praying  for  Relief  in  that  affair. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon,  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Capt.  [16.]  Armi- 
tage, m"".  Collson  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  a  Committee  to  View  the 
said  Land,  and  that  they  desire  the  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq',  to 
accompany  them,  who  was  one  of  the  Select  men  in  the  Year, 
1723,  and  that  they  Report  thereon. 

Boston,  Sept.  21.  1738 
Liberty  is  Granted  to  Habijah  Savage  Esq^  Henry  Dering  Esq', 
mess''.  William  Price,  Peter  Faneuil  and  others,  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Cornhill  Street,  in  order  to  re- 
pair and  mend  the  Common  Shoar  in  said  Street,  and  to  Clear 
their  Drains  which  run  in  it.  —  Upon  Condition,  that  they  forth  with 
make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement,  and  keep  the  same  in  re- 
pair from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  22,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
m"^.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
Capt.  armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m'".  Hutchinson 

[17.]  The  Select  men  of  Boston  in  Concert  with  the  Select 
men  of  Roxbury,  attended  the  Perambulation  betwixt  the  Two 
Towns,  this  Day  ;  A  Report  whereof  is  here  Recorded,  as  follows. 
Viz*. 

Pursuant  to  agreement,  ^Ye  the  Subscribers  met  at  the  time 
and  i)lace  appointed  and  run  the  line  and  renewed  the  Ancient 
Bound  marks  between  the  Town  of  Boston  and  the  Town  of  Rox- 
bury —  Beginning  at  the  Mouth  of  the  Creek  which  opens  into  the 
Bay  leading  to  Cambridge,  and  so  goes  as  the  Creek  runs,  until  it 


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comes  in  a  range  with  the  Fence  and  Trees  which  parts  between 
John  Richardson  Esq'''^  Land,  formerly  m^.  Nathanael  lirewers,  And 
Samuel  Welles  Esq''^  Land,  formerly  called  m"".  Minots,  then  cross 
the  Street  or  High  Way  till  it  comes  to  a  Stump  with  a  heap  of  Stones, 
about  Eighty  feet  from  the  High  Way,  and  from  thence  Streight 
to  a  little  Nowl  upon  the  Edge  of  the  Creek,  a  Corner  of  the 
Bounds,  and  from  thence  F^asterly  as  the  Creek  runs,  till  it  comes 
to  a  Stake  with  a  heap  of  Stones  in  Colonel  Lamb's  Dam,  and  from 
thence  as  the  Creek  runs  into  the  Bay  between  Boston  and  Dor- 
chester.   Dated  the  22  [18.]  Day  of  September,  1738 
John  Jeffries  ^ 
Jon*".  Armitage  j 
David  CoUson  !    Select  men 

Alexander  Forsyth  [      of  Boston 

Caleb  Lyman 

Thom^  Hutchinson  Jun'".  J 
Joseph  Heath  \ 
Ebenezer  Pierpont  o  i    i.  u 

Joseph  Weld  I  Select  men  of 

JobaHolbrook  I  ^'"""^"'^ 

Nathanael  Brewer 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  25,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"".  Clarke 

Mr.  Henry  Howell  Master  of  the  Water  Engine  in  Summer 
Street,  appearing  Informs,  That  One  of  his  Company  Viz'.  William 
Cowell  is  lately  Dead,  and  another  of  them  Viz^  Eleazar  Dorby  is 
abroad  at  Sea.  And  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to  appoint 
[19.]  Two  men  to  Succeed  them ;  at  the  same  time  recommended 
Joseph  Birch  and  Thomas  Foster  Jun"^.  as  sutable  Persons,  if  the 
Selectmen,  think  fit  —  Accordingly  the  Selectmen  approving  of 
them, 

Voted,  That  m^  Joseph  Birch  and  m'^.  Thomas  Foster  Juu'".  be  and 
hereby  are  admitted  into  m"".  Howells  Company  in  the  room  of 
mess'^  William  Cowell  and  Eleazar  Dorby. 

Upon  a  Representation  that  the  South  Grammar  School  house 
in  School  Street  wants  some  Repairs — Voted,  That  Capt.  Armi- 
tage and  m'*.  Collson  be  a  Committee  to  View  the  said  School  house, 
and  Consider  what  repairs  arc  needful,  and  cause  the  same  to  be 
done  in  the  best  and  most  frugal  manner  they  can. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  4,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m''.  Clarke 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1738. 


139 


Colson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m'.  Hutchinson 

[20.]  Mr.  Holyoke  Complaining  that  part  of  the  Fence  about 
the  School  house  in  Queen  Street  is  blown  down. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'".  Colson,  be  desired  to  cause 
the  same  to  be  repaired. 

Upon  Information  that  a  certain  Woman  named  Fuller  is  come 
in  this  town  from  Newton,  and  at  present  resides  at  the  South 
end,  in  Gibbins's  Court  so  Called,  m'".  Savell  is  ordered  to  make 
Enqiiiry  after  her  and  to  give  her  Warning  to  depart  the  Town  as 
the  Law  directs 

Mr.  Collson  informs  that  One  Jane  Jusey,  from  Roxbury  is 
come  into  this  Town,  and  resides  at  Hewes's  in  Frog  lane,  who  is 
also  reputed  a  disorderly  Person,  m"".  Savell  is  Ordered  to  give  her 
Warning  to  depart  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Hutchinson  in  behalf  of  m".  Alice  Norwood,  informs  that  a 
Certain  Woman  belonging  to  Marshfield  whose  Name  is  [21.] 
Sarah  McLucas  is  lately  come  into  this  Town,  and  now  lyes  Sick 
at  the  said  m".  Norwood,  at  the  Sign  of  the  Dolphin,  Praying  the 
Select  men  would  please  to  give  Directions  concerning  her. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Sarah  mcLucas  be  recommended  to  the 
Overseers  of  the  Poor,  as  a  proper  Object  of  their  Care,  at  the 
Province  Charge. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  11,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"".  Clarke 

Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be,  and  hereby  is  set  and 
Stated  after  the  rate  of  Thirteen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat, 
and  Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  Allow'd  for  Charges,  Which  is 
as  follows,  Viz'. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2'.  13 

Wheaten  4.  3 

Household  5.  9. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1]  9.  4. 

[22.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  25,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lvman 
m^  Clarke 

Whereas  the  Select  men  of  Boston,  Anno  1678.  Did  Let  unto 
m*"  J<)!m  Joyliffe  a  Parcel  of  Land,  formerly  Let  unto  Thomas  Batt, 
and  by  said  Batt  Assigned  and  made  over  to  the  said  Joyliffe,  lying 


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near  the  Spring  in  Boston  Butted  and  Bounded  as  by  the  said 
Lease  appears,  for  the  full  Space  and  Term  of  Sixty  Years,  Com- 
mencing the  last  Day  of  August  1G78,  He  Paying  the  annual  Rent 
of  7V0.  and  at  the  Expiration  of  said  Lease  the  Land  with  what 
Buildings  should  be  Erected  thereon,  to  be  left  free  for  the  Town 
of  Boston,  Which  said  Lease,  or  term  of  Sixty  Years  expired  the 
31'*.  of  August,  last  past. 

[33.]  As  Also  another  Peice  or  Parcel  of  Land,  Adjoining  to 
the  Land  aforementioned,  was  by  the  said  Select  men  Leased  unto 
Jonathan  Bridgham  for  the  same  Term  of  Years,  at  the  Annual 
Rent  of  20/  at  the  Expiration  of  which  Term  the  said  Land  with 
the  Buildings  which  should  be  Erected  thereon  to  be  left  free  for 
the  Town,  Which  Lease  also  Expired  the  oVK  of  August  last. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  on  Fryday  next  at  Three  O'Clock 
Afternoon,  will  go  and  take  Possession  of  the  Premisses  for  the 
Town  of  Boston. 

Voted,  That  m'".  Savell  be  and  hereb}^  is  directed  to  go  to  Kath- 
arine Davis  (who  came  into  this  Town  from  Rhode  Lsland  some 
time  since)  [24.]  And  Inform  her,  that  it  is  the  Direction  and 
Order  of  the  Select  men,  that  Unless  She  shall  appear  to  give  Suf- 
ficient Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town  by  the  first  Wednesday  in 
November  next,  she  be  sent  forth  of  the  Town,  as  the  Law  in  that 
case  made  and  provided,  does  direct. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  27,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m''.  Clarke 
m*".  Hutchinson 

The  Select  men  according  to  Appointment  as  Entred  the  25*^. 
instant  Went  to  m^  Samuel  Bass,  and  view'd  and  measured  the 
Peice  of  Land  belonging  to  the  Town  in  Water  Street  in  the  said 
Bass's  Possession,  and  on  part  whereof  he  has  lately  set  part  of 
his  Kitchen,  Viz*.  About  Five  feet  in  Breadth  and  about  Twenty 
feet  in  length  —  And  the  ancient  [25.]  Lease  being  Expired, 
Viz*,  on  the  3V\  of  August  last  past,  m"".  Bass  did  then  and  there 
Yield  and  deliver  Possession  of  the  said  Peice  of  Land  &c.  unto 
the  Select  men  of  Boston,  in  Presence  of  John  Savell  and  Samuel 
Gerrish,  Witnesses. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  1,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries,  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  CoUson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m'.  Clarke 

Mr.  William  Haislup  appearing,  He  was  informed,  that  some 
Complaints  had  been  made  against  him,  for  not  giving  due  Attend- 


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141 


ance  on  the  Business  of  Chimney  Sweeping  which  he  had  un- 
dertaken. 

Mr.  Haislup  Answers  and  Says,  That  when  he  has  had  any 
Information  of  any  Persons  wanting  to  have  their  Chimnies  Swept, 
he  has  never  yet  failed  of  Attending  and  doing  the  Work  accord- 
ing to  Law.  lie  further  Informs  that  he  [26.]  Has  now  Five 
Persons  constantly  ready  to  be  Kraploy'd  in  that  Service,  and  if  it 
be  found  they  are  not  sufficient  for  the  Business  of  the  Town,  he 
will  Augment  the  Number. 

Mr.  Winborn  Complains  that  the  Watch  house  at  the  South  end 
of  the  Town  is  so  out  of  repair,  that  he  can't  take  in  his  Coles  &c. 

Voted,  That  m"".  CoUson  be  and  hereby  is  desired  to  view  the 
said  Watch  house,  and  to  direct  and  Order  the  necessary  repair 
thereof,  as  soon  as  ma}'  be. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  go  to  Capt.  Sigourney  and  inform  him 
the  Select  men  desire  he  would  send  them  an  acco*.  of  what  may 
be  due  from  him  to  the  Estate  of  William  Holland,  one  of  his 
Sailors  who  lately  Died  at  the  Province  Hospital,  in  order  to  have 
the  Debt  which  is  due  to  Doctor  Rand  on  his  acco*.  Discharged  as 
the  Law  directs. 

Memorandum,  Nov.  2,  1738. 

Capt.  Charles  Sigourney  appearing  in  [27.]  The  Office,  Exhib- 
ited an  Account  with  WiUiam  Holland,  One  of  his  Sailors  who 
lately  Died  of  the  Small  Pox  at  the  Province  Hospital,  b}^  which 
Account  there  remained  due  to  the  said  Holland  the  Sum  of  Nine- 
teen Pounds  Ten  Shillings  and  Seven  pence,  which  he  paid  into 
the  Hands  of  the  Town  Clerk,  in  the  presence  and  by  Order  of  the 
Select  men  then  present  —  AVhich  money  is  to  be  paid  to  Doctor 
William  Rand  in  part  of  his  Bill  for  his  Attendance  &c.  on  the 
said  Holland  during  his  Sickness  at  the  Hospital —  Capt.  Sigourney 
knows  of  nothing  further  due  to  said  Holland,  but  informs  that  his 
Chest  and  Cloaths  of  some  Value  were  left  at  Rainsford  Island. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  6*^.  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"-.  Clarke 

Ordered,  That  m'.  Savell  take  care,  for  the  preservation  of  the 
Trees  in  the  Common  this  Night. 

[28.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  8,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
m'.  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

Mr.  Savell  is  ordered  to  acquaint  Catharine  Davis  that  unless 
She  appears  to  give  Bond  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law 


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directs,  with  Sufficient  Sureties  on  or  before  next  Wednesday, 
that  She  must  depart  the  Town,  and  m'".  Savellis  enjoined  to  See 
this  Order  Complied  with,  or  in  default,  to  cause  her  to  be  sent 
out  Accordingly. 

Voted,  That  the  Selectmen  do  meet  tomorrow  at  Three  O'Clock 
p.  m.  in  order  to  go  and  take  Possession  of  the  Towns  Land  &c. 
formerly  Leased  to  Jonathan  Biidgl^am,  now  in  the  Occupation  of 
the  Widow  Harvey,  the  Lease  being  expired. 

Mr.  Sheriff  Winslow  informs  that  one  [29.]  Richard  Still  has 
Undertaken  the  Business  of  a  Wliipper  for  the  County,  for  which 
reason  his  Landlord  has  turn'd  liim  out  of  Doors,  and  that  he  is 
destitute  of  Shelter  and  Lodging,  being  very  Poor ;  Praying  the 
Select  men  to  take  his  Case  under  Consideration,  he  being  an  In- 
habitant of  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  go  to  the 
Towns  house  on  Fort  Hill,  and  see  if  there  be  an  Empty  room 
there,  and  if  there  be,  he  is  to  put  the  said  Still  and  his  Wife  into 
it,  until  further  Order. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  9,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth  » 
m'^.  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

According  to  Appointment  as  Entred  Yesterday  the  Select  men 
attending,  They  went  and  measured  the  Towns  Land  in  Water 
Street,  in  [30.]  The  present  Possession  of  the  Widow  Harve}^  and 
find  One  Pelce  of  Land  formerly  Let  to  Matthew  Coy  and  then  to 
John  Joyliffe  as  p.  Lease  in  the  Town  Clerks  office,  bearing  Date 
the  28*''.  February  1G69,  appears,  Containing  as  follows.  Viz*. 
Westerly,  on  Joyliffs  lane,      .  27  feet  in  length 

Northerly,  on  Water  Street,  2G  feet.  Front 

Easterly  25  feet,  in  length 

Southerly  32  feet,  Kear. 

Another  Peice  of  Land  let  formerly  to  John  Joyliffe,  as  p.  Lease 
in  the  Town  Clerks  Office,  bearing  Date  the  4"\  July  1678, 
Appears,  measuring 

Easterly  29  feet 

Southerly  38}  feet 

Westerly  25  feet 

Northerly  on  Water  Street  -  -  -  -  42  feet 
Which  Peices  of  Land  with  the  Buildings  thereon  were  delivered 
up  to  the  said  John  Jeffries  Esq*".  Jonathan  Armitage,  Alexander 
Forsyth,  Jonas  Clarke,  and  Thomas  Hutchinson  Select  men  for 
the  Town,  in  the  Presence  of,  John  Savage,  and  Ebenezer  Win- 
born,  [31«]  Mrs  Harvey  at  the  same  time  desiring  to  Hire  the 
Premisses. 

P^lizabeth  Eliot  alias  Manning  with  her  Child  has  Liberty  to  Im- 
prove a  room  in  tlie  House  at  Fort  Hill,  until  further  order. 

Mr.  Waters  Attending  according  to  Order,  The  Select  men 


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143 


treated  with  him  about  his  keeping  the  Hospital  at  Rainsford 
Island,  Who  proposes  that  Upon  Condition  the  Province  will 
Allow  him  one  Hundred  Pounds  p.  annum  with  the  Improvement 
of  the  Island  and  Use  of  the  House  —  He  will  allow  the  Use  of 
his  House  hold  Goods  for  the  accommodation  of  the  Sick  from  time 
to  time  as  Occnsion  shall  require  —  But  that  Dyet,  Nursing  &c.  be 
found  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province,  And  that  he  will  not  under- 
take it  upon  any  other  Terms  —  and  as  for  the  time  he  has  been 
at  the  Island  already,  he  leaves  the  Consideration  thereof  to  the 
Select  men. 

The  above  Proposals  not  being  Approved  by  the  Select  men, 
They  acquainted  him  that  he  might  Continue  at  the  Island  until 
further  [33  o]  order  And  that  they  should  look  out  for  some  Per- 
son or  Persons  to  live  on  said  Island  on  more  easy  and  reasonable 
Terms. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  15,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  L3'man 
m"".  Hutchinson 

Whereas  the  Town  Clerk  lately  received  of  Capt.  Charles 
Sigourney  the  Sura  of  Nineteen  Pounds  Ten  Shillings  and  Seven 
pence  as  the  Ballance  of  an  Account  between  the  said  Sigourney 
and  William  Holland,  One  of  his  Sailors,  who  lately  Died  of  the 
Small  Pox  at  the  Province  Hospital,  by  means  of  whose  Sickness 
considerable  Charges  have  arisen  — 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to 
pay  the  said  Sum  of  Nineteen  Pounds  Ten  Shillings  and  seven 
pence  into  the  Town  Treasury,  to  be  towards  the  defraying 
the  said  Charges  —  taking  the  Treasurers  [33,]  Receipt  for  the 
same. 

Mr.  Hutchinson  is  desired  to  cause  the  Water  Course  before  the 
Ware  houses  in  Merchants  Row,  to  be  Cleared  Complaint  being 
made  that  it  is  at  present  a  nusance. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  — 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  at  their  next  Meeting  will  Consider 
of  some  methods  to  prevent  the  firing  of  Chimneys  in  this 
Town. 

Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  Warrants  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston. 

In  His  Majesties  Name  requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the 
Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  said  Town  duly  Qualified 
as  the  Law  diieets  to  Convene  at  the  Town  house,  on  Tuesday 
next  the  Twenty-first  Day  of  November  Currant,  at  Two  O'Clock 
Afternoon,  then  and  there  to  take  under  Consideration  A  Petition 
of  Sundry  of  the  Inhabitants  of  the  District  of  Rumney  Marsh,  to 
the  Great  and  General  Court,  to  be  set  off,  and  Erected  a  District 
and  Separate  [34.]  Township ;  And  also  to  do  what  may  be  tho't 
further  necessary,  relating  to  the  Affair  between  the  Town  and  the 
Heirs  of  m'.  James  Everill,  &c.  &c. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  20,  1738. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Capt.  Armitage 

Capt.  Lyman 

m'.  Hutchinson 
Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  n/.  Savell  be  directed  to  wait  upon  the  Gentlemen 
the  Overseers  of  the  Poor  for  an  Account  of  the  Expences  on 
John  Lashley  who  was  sent  to  the  Alms  house  where  he  Died  — 
that  so  the  Town  may  be  reimbursed  by  Thomas  Fisher  his  Bonds- 
man. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  23,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"".  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[35.]  Doctor  Douglass  informs  that  One  Jonathan  Wilkins,  a 
Journey  man  with  Jonathan  Foster,  Cordwainer,  living  near  the 
Green  Dragon  has  got  the  Small  Pox  very  full,  which  has  been  out 
upon  him  Three  Days,  that  he  apprehends  it  will  be  at  the  utmost 
hazard  of  his  Life  to  remove  him  out  of  the  House  where  he  is,  he 
is  apprehensive  also,  that  the  Distemper  may  be  communicated  to 
several  in  the  Family  who  have  never  had  it  Viz*,  m".  Foster's 
Sister,  and  Child,  who  has  constantly  been  in  the  room  with,  and 
attended  the  said  Wilkins,  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  a  Guard  be  forthwith  set  upon  the  said  Fosters 
House,  in  Order  to  prevent  any  Persons  from  coming  out  or  going 
into  it  without  Order  Accordingly  m*".  Winborn  was  sent  for  and 
proper  Orders  and  Instructions  given  him  for  this  end. 

The  Select  men  took  into  Consideration  what  might  be  proper 
to  do  with  the  Woman  and  Ciiild  at  m"".  Fosters  in  danger  of  having 
receiv'd  the  Infection  of  the  Small  Pox  —  and  it  being  tho't  neces- 
sary for  the  preservation  of  the  Town  that  they  be  removed  to 
some  Convenient  place  [36.]  Application  was  made  to  the  Hon. 
Jacob  Wendell  Esq"".  Samuel  Sewell  Esq*",  and  Joshua  Winslow 
Esq"",  three  of  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace,  for  a  Warrant 
to  remove  them  accordingly.  They  declared  it  to  be  their  opinion, 
That  they  had  no  power  by  the  Law  to  do  it. 

Whereupon  Application  was  made  to  His  Excellency  the  Gov- 
ernoiir  for  farther  direction  with  the  advice  of  His  Majesties  Coun- 
cil, upon  this  emergency. 

Upon  which  His  Excellency  appointed  a  Council  the  24*^.  — 
Who  pass'd  the  following  Vote,  Viz'. 

Read  and  Voted  That  it  be  recommended  to  Edward  Hutchinson, 
Jacob  Wendell,  Anthony  Stoddard  and  Samuel  Welles  Esquires, 
Justices  of  the  Peace  for  the  County  of  Suffolk,  or  any  two  of  them 
to  assist  the  Select  men  in  pursuing  the  Law  of  this  Province  for 
the  County  of  Suffolk,  or  any  two  of  them  to  assist  the  Select  men 


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in  pursuing  the  Law  of  this  Province  for  the  safety  of  the  Town  in 
the  Case  above  mentioned 

[37.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  24,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"*.  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

Whereas  the  Small  Pox  is  broke  out  on  Jonathan  Wilkins,  in  the 
House  of  Jonathan  Foster  near  the  Mill  bridge  —  and  there  being 
in  said  House  a  Sister  and  Child  of  said  Foster  who  have  been 
constantly  in  the  room  with  the  said  Wilkios,  by  reason  where  of 
its  very  probable  they  may  have  taken  the  Distemper. 

It  is  therefore  tho't  Necessary  for  the  pi  eservation  of  the  Town 
that  tlie  said  Woman  and  Child  —  together  with  James  and  Thomas 
Hudson  who  have  attended  the  said  Sick  Person,  be  removed  to  a 
House  of  m"".  Benjamin  Clough  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Towu 

—  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  Application  be  made  to  Two  of  His  Majesties  Jus- 
tices of  the  Peace,  for  their  Assistance  according  to  Law. 

[38.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  25,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 

m'".  Clarke  >. 
m"*.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  the  Select  men  have  taken  up  a  House  of  m^  Benjamin 
Clough's  at  the  Westerly  [)art  of  the  Town  to  be  improved  as  an 
Hospital,  and  are  going  to  remove  the  Persons  from  m"".  Fosters 
who  are  Apprehended  in  danger  of  being  infected  with  the  Small 
Pox,  into  it. 

Voted,  That  m'".  Clarke  be  and  hereby  is  desired  to  Order  Wood, 
and  other  things  Necessary  for  their  Comfortable  Subsistance  there, 
to  be  forthwith  sent  up  to  the  said  House. 

Mr.  Sheriff  Winslow  came  before  the  Select  men  (the  Hon. 
Anthony  Stoddard  Esq^  [39.]  being  present  with  them)  and 
bro't  with  him  his  Deputy  m^  Nath^  Hasey,  and  then  he  delivered 
to  the  Select  men  the  Warrant  for  removing  the  Persons  from 
Fosters  House,  which  had  been  left  with  him,  and  withal  told 
them,  m^  Hasey  was  there  present.  Who  would  Obey  their  Orders 

—  And  then  Spake  to  m"".  Hasey  to  take  the  Select  mens  direc- 
tions in  the  Affair. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  28,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 


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Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Lvruan 
m'".  Clarke 
m'^.  Hutchinson 

Voted,  That  m^  Savel  be  directed  to  hang  a  red  Flag  at  the 
House  now  taken  up  for  an  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the 
Town  —  According  to  Law.  m^  Savell  is  further  Ordered  to 
Send  up  half  a  Cord  of  Wood  more  to  the  said  House. 

[40.]  Memorandum,  The  Select  men  took  Possession  of  m'. 
Benj^.  Cloughs  House,  for  an  Hospital,  on  Saturday  the  25*^.  Nov. 
Current. 

Nurse  Maccoy  was  sent  to  the  said  Hospital  on  Monday  the 
27*^  Current,  and  a  Girl  sent  to  Assist  m".  Foster  in  nursing  at 
her  House,  the  same  Day.  And  a  Jersey  man  was  ap- 
pointed as  a  Watchman  at  the  Hospital  on  the  Lords  Day,  Nov. 

Mr.  Richard  Buckley  One  of  the  Assessors  Appeared  and  in  the 
name  of  the  Assessors  desires  the  Select  men  would  take  speedy 
Care*that  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Year  Current,  be  Quali- 
fied to  Officiate  io  the  said  Office,  the  Books  being  near  ready  to  be 
delivered  to  them,  Whereupon, 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  notify  the  said  Collectors  to  attend  the 
Select  men  tomorrow,  at  Three  O'Clock. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  30,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m^  Clarke 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[41.]  Mr.  Savell  having  According  to  Order  visited  Mortimer 
Mac  Kan  Sick  at  Robinsons  in  Wii^gs  lane,  And  Reporting  there- 
on to  the  Select  men  —  They  apprehend  him  to  be  a  proper  Person 
to  be  taken  Care  of  at  the  Province  Charge,  And  Accordingly 
Ordered  the  Town  Clerk  to  Certify  the  same  to  the  Overseers  of 
the  Poor,  and  recommend  him  to  be  received  into  the  Alms  house. 

Capt.  Daniel  Pecker  being  present,  Who  was  Chosen  One  of 
the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Year  Currant  took  his  Oath  to  the 
faithful  Discharge  of  said  Office  before  m^  Justice  Sewall. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  1,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lyman 
m^  Clarke 
m*".  Hutchinson 

Memorandum,  The  Select  men  having  Signed  the  Answer  of 
the  Town  of  Boston  to  the  Rumney  [42.]  Marsh  Petition,  it 


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was  delivered  with  the  several  Copies  refer'd  to  therein,  to  the 
Representatives  of  the  Town,  in  Order  to  their  presenting  it  to  the 
General  Court  according  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town  the  27'^.  of 
Nov.  Current. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  6,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m^  Clarke 
m'".  Hutchinson 

Mrs.  Kezia  Harvey  being  present  — The  Selectmen  then  agreed 
with  her  as  follows,  Viz*.  To  Let  to  her  upon  Lease  for  Seven 
Years,  the  Land  belonging  to  the  Town  with  the  Buildings  Erected 
thereon  Situate  in  Water  Street,  and  lately  in  the  Occupation  of 
her  Husband  John  Harvey  Deceased  which  was  taken  into  the 
Towns  [43.]  Possession  by  the  Select  men  as  entred  the  9*^. 
ult.  (and  there  described).  The  said  Lease  to  Commence  the 
first  Day  of  September  last  past,  at  the  Annual  Rent,  of  Twenty 
Pounds  to  be  paid  Quarterly,  She  to  be  Prohibited  from  assigning 
her  Lease,  without  the  Approbation  of  the  Select  men,  and  upon 
Failure  of  Payment  of  the  Rent  for  the  Space  of  Ten  Days  after 
the  same  becomes  due  as  above,  the  Select  men  may  Re-enter  the 
Premisses,  and  hold  the  same  for  the  Town  —  And  at  the  Expira- 
tion or  other  determination  of  the  Lease  mrs.  Harvey  to  deliver 
up  the  Premisses  to  the  Selectmen  of  the  Town  —  quietly  and 
peaceably  and  in  goodt  enantable  repair, 

Jonathan  Chandler  Appearing  presented  a  Certificate  Signed  by 
the  Select  men  of  Dorchester  Signifying  that  they  had  received  the 
said  Chandler  and  his  Family,  and  shall  look  upon  them  as  Inhab- 
itants of  the  Town  of  Dorchester,  According  to  their  Promise 
made  to  the  Town  of  Boston  the  26*^.  August  1736. 

Whereas  Jonathan  Wilkins  who  was  taken  [44.]  With  the 
Small  Pox  at  Jonathan  Fosters  House  near  the  Mill  bridge,  is  in 
a  good  measure  recovered,  A  Motion  was  made  for  removing 
him  with  his  Bedding  &c.  to  the  Hospital  in  the  Westerly  part  of 
the  Town,  Accordingly  Doctor  Douglass  was  sent  for.  Who  being 
present,  upon  the  desire  of  the  Select  men,  He  gave  it  as  his 
Opinion  that  the  said  Wilkins,  with  Care,  might  be  removed  safely 
to  the  said  Hospital,  without  an}'  danger  to  him  as  he  apprehends 
—  And  further  he  reports  That  the  said  Wilkins  is  free  and  willing 
to  be  removed  thither,  if  the  Select  men  think  fit  —  Whereupon, 

Voted,  That  m''.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  cause  the 
said  Jonathan  Wilkins  to  be  removed  and  carried  with  all  possible 
Care  in  the  best  manner  he  can,  with  his  Bedding  &c.,  tomorrow 
night,  if  the  Weather  be  suitable  and  to  do  the  same  in  the  Dead 
of  the  Night  to  prevent  Danger  to  the  Inhal^itants. 

Whereas  m".  Obadiah  Ayres,  has  been  [45.]  In  this  Town  for 
some  time,  and  may  perhaps  become  Chargeable  should  he  con- 
tinue here,  Therefore, 


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Voted,  That  m^  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  according  to 
Law  to  give  Warning  to  the  said  m"".  Ayres  to  depart  the  Town. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  13,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"^.  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Nathanael  Montgomery  and  m"*.  Nath^  Bethune  Executed 
a  Bond,  of  the  Penalty  of  Five  Hundred  Pounds,  to  the  Town 
Treasurer,  Conditioned  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  Charge  on 
A  ceo*,  of  Eighty  two  Passengers  imported  in  the  Ship  Eagle, 
William  Acton  Master  from  Ireland. 

James  Fitzgerald  appearing,  Informs  tliat  he  came  from  Phila- 
delphia in  March  last,  that  he  has  travelled  from  thence  to  this 
Town  by  Land,  [46.]  that  he  came  hither  about  Four  months 
ago,  that  for  Six  Weeks  or  more  next  after  his  coming  to  Town 
he  lodg'd  at  the  House  of  John  Keeffe,  that  he  is  by  Trade  a 
Leather  breeches  maker  But  being  fallen  Sick  he  is  not  able  to 
work  as  he  did  formerly  for  his  living,  that  he  has  no  Friends  to 
help  him,  and  has  expended  what  money  he  earned  in  the  time  of 
his  Health  —  Praying  the  Select  men  to  take  his  distressed  Circum- 
stances into  their  Compassionate  Consideration  —  Which  being 
Accordingly  done  — 

Voted,  That  We  apprehend  the  said  James  Fitzgerald  is  a  proper 
Object  of  Publick  Charity,  and  that  he  be  recommended  (by  a 
Certificate)  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  to  be  entertained  in  the 
Alms  house  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

W^hereas  William  Thorp  was  lately  a  Tenant  in  a  House  belong- 
ing to  m"".  Ben3^  Clough  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town  which 
House  was  taken  up  by  the  Select  men  for  an  Hospital  —  That  for 
the  accomodation  of  the  Town,  he  readily  removed  his  Family 
[47.]  out  of  said  House,  for  which  he  was  promised  some  Con- 
sideration by  the  Select  men. 

The  said  Thorp  now  appearing  Informs  that  his  Child  M'ho  was 
Sick  when  he  removed,  is  since  Dead,  and  Prays  the  Select  men 
would  please  to  advance  a  small  matter  to  him,  in  his  present 
Necessity  to  Assist  him  in  its  decent  burial —  Accordingly. 

Ordered,  That  m"*.  Savell  pay  to  the  said  Thorp  Forty  Shillings, 
towards  what  may  be  hereafter  Allow'd  him  in  Consideration  of  his 
removing  as  above. 

Whereas  the  Town  Clerk  represents  to  us,  that  the  Papers  be- 
longing to  the  Town  in  his  Office,  are  very  numerous,  that  the  files 
have  been  of  late  put  out  of  Order,  and  are  mix'd,  so  that  the 
Searching  them,  as  Occasion  calls  for,  is  render'd  tedious  and  un- 
certain, and  that  at  present  there  are  no  Convenient  places  pre- 
pared in  the  Ofiice  to  receive  and  hold  them,  they  being  at  present 
kept  in  Chests  —  Praying  the  Select  men  would  please  to  give 
directions  (if  they  see  Cause)  for  the  making  a  Case  or  two  with 


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Partitions  in  them,  salable  to  hold  the  said  Files  [48.]  upon  Con- 
sideration of  the  said  motion, 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  procure  such  Case  or 
Cases  to  be  made,  as  may  be  Sufficient  and  Sutable  for  the  Service 
and  end  above  mentioned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  prepare  the  Leases  from  the 
Selectmen  to  the  Widow  Harvey  of  the  Laud  &c.  in  Water  Street, 
according  to  the  agreement  made  with  her,  as  Entred  the  Sixth 
instant.    The  Bounds  and  measures  are  as  follows.  Viz*. 

Fronting  Northerly  on  Water  Street  and  there  measuring  Sixty 
Eight  feet. 

Easterly  on  other  Land  belonging  to  the  Town  late  in  the  Occupa- 
tion of  Samuel  Bass,  and  there  measuring  Tiventy-nine  feet. 

Southerly  on  Land  of  the  said  Widow  Harvey  and  there  measur- 
ing Seventy  feet  and  One  half  foot. 

Westerly  on  Joyliff's  Lane,  and  there  measuring  Twenty  Seven 
feet. 

Capt.  Daniel  Pecker  Collector  Appearing  proposes  Capt.  Bar- 
tholomew Cheever  [49.]  And  m"".  Nathanael  Hay  ward,  for  his 
Sureties,  Who  was  Accepted. 

Capt.  Nathanael  Bnrber  proposes  Joshua  Win  slow  Esq"*,  and 
Capt.  Lyman  for  his  Sureties,  Who  are  also  Accepted. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  take  care  to  have  the  said  Bonds 
duly  Executed,  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Memorandum,  December,  14.  1738 

Capt.  Daniel  Pecker  one  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Year 
Current,  appeared  in  the  office,  and  having  been  Sworn  to  the  faith- 
ful Discharge  of  his  office  —  Gave  Bond  to  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wads- 
worth  Esq*".  Town  Treasurer,  together  with  Bartholomew  Cheever 
and  Nathanael  Hayward  as  Sureties,  in  the  Sum  of  Eleven  Thou- 
sand Six  Hundred  and  Fifty  four  Pounds  ;  And  Accordingly  a 
a  Certificate  thereof  was  given  him  directed  to  the  assessors. 

Capt.  Nathanael  Barber  One  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the 
year  Current  appeared  also,  and  hav  [50.]  ing  been  duly  Sworn 
—  Gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  together  with  Joshua  Wins- 
low  Esq"",  and  Capt.  Lyman,  as  Sureties  in  the  Sum  of  Four 
Thousand  Nine  Hundred  and  Thirty  Six  Pounds.  A  Certificate 
thereof  as  usual  was  also  given  him,  directed  to  the  assessors. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  20,  1738. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries,  Esq"^. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  CoUson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m'.  Clarke 

Mr.  Jacob  Sheafe,  One  of  the  Collectors  of  Pates,  and  Taxes 
within  the  Town  of  Boston  for  the  Year  Current,  Appeared,  and 
having  been  Sworn  to  the  faithful  performance  of  that  Office, 
Gave  Bond  to  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'.  Town  Treasurer, 
together  with  mess'^  Robert  Pattoshali  and  Rowland  Houghton  as 
Sureties  in  the  Sum  of  Thirteen  Thousand  Seven  [51.]  Hundred 


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and  Twenty  two  Pounds  —  A  Certificate  whereof  was  deliver'd  him, 
directed  to  the  Assessors  of  Boston. 

Capt.  Armitage  in  the  name  and  Behalf  of  m'".  John  Dennie, 
Informs  that  he  is  greatly  incommoded  by  the  Smoke  of  the 
Chimney  belonging  to  the  Warehouse  he  Hires  of  the  Town,  And 
Prays  it  may  be  remedied  if  possible. 

In  answer  to  his  Motion, 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  and  hereby 
are  desired  to  take  P^flectual  Care  that  the  inconveniency  Com- 
plain'd  off  be  remedied,  as  scon  as  may  be. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  21,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  .John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'".  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
'         Capt.  Lyman 
m'".  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

The  Select  men  this  Day  Executed  the  Lease  of  the  Town's 
[52.]  Land  in  Water  Street  with  the  Buildings  thereon,  late  in 
the  occupation  of  John  Harvey  Deceased  unto  m".  Kezia  Harvey 
Widow,  for  the  Term  of  Seven  Years,  Commencing  the  first  of 
September  last  past,  at  the  Annual  Rent  of  Twenty  Pounds,  to  be 
paid  Quarterly  to  the  Town  Treasurer  or  his  Successors,  Viz*.  The 
Sum  of  Five  Pounds  upon  the  first  Day  of  December,  March, 
June  and  September,  in  each  and  every  Year  during  the  said 
Term  &c. 

Whereas  m"*.  Treasurer  Wadsworth  has  represented  to  us,  that 
thro'  the  Deficiency  of  the  Collectors,  the  Treasury  is  in  great 
want  of  money  to  answer  the  Draughts  that  are  from  time  to  time 
made  on  it  —  Where  by  the  School  masters.  Watchmen  and  other 
OflScers  are  put  to  great  straits  and  a  motion  being  made  and 
Seconded,  The  following  Question  was  put,  Viz^  Whetlier  a  Certain 
Sum  of  money,  part  of  what  has  been  receiv'd  by  the  Select  men 
for  the  Townships  Sold,  and  now  lying  in  the  Hands  of  the  Hon. 
John  [53.]  Jeffries  Esq^  Shall  be  Lent  to  the  Town  Treasurer  for 
the  Use  of  the  Town  under  its  present  diflTiculties,  and  to  be  re- 
funded to  the  Select  men  out  of  the  first  Moneys  receiv'd  in  to  the 
Treasury.    Voted,  In  the  Afl[h"mative. 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Five  Hundred  Pounds,  part  of  the  said 
money  belonging  to  the  Town,  lying  in  the  Hands  of  the  Hon. 
John  Jeffries  Esq*",  be  accordingly  Lent  to  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wads- 
worth  Esq"".  Town  Treasurer,  for  the  present  use  and  Service  of 
the  Town  of  Boston,  the  said  Sum  to  be  return'd  again  into  the 
Hands  of  the  Select  men  or  their  Successors,  out  of  the  first 
moneys  received  into  the  Treasury,  as  above. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  be,  and  hereby  is 
desired  to  deliver  the  Sum  of  Five  Hundred  Pounds  (part  of  the 
Towns  Money  lying  in  his  Hands  which  has  been  I'cceiv'd  for 
Townships  Sold)  unto  the  Hands  of  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth 


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Esq'.  Town  Treasurer  Accordingly,  Taking  his  Receipt  for  the 
same. 

[54.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  25,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Lj'man 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'.  Town  Treasurer  being 
present,  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  delivered  to  him  the  Sum  of 
Five  Hundred  Pounds,  pursuant  to  the  Votes  of  the  Select  men, 
Entred  the  21^*.  of  December  currant. 

Mr.  Constable  Read  presenting  a  Venire  Facias  for  the  return 
of  Ten  good  and  lawful  men  to  serve  on  the  Petit  Jury  for  Tryals 
at  the  next  Inferiour  Court  of  Common  pleas  and  Court  of  General 
Sessions  of  the  Peace  to  be  holdeu  at  Boston  for  the  County  of 
Suffolk  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  January  next. 

The  Select  men  do  Appoint  Wednesday  next  the  [55.]  27*^.  of 
December  at  Three  O'Clock  afternoon,  to  be  the  time  for  drawing 
the  Tickets,  and  the  Constable  is  hereby  ordered  to  Notify  the 
Inhabitants  thereof  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  27,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m'.  Clarke 

Mrs.  Kezia  Harvej^  Appeared  and  Executed  the  Counterpart  of 
the  Lease  of  Land  and  Buildings  in  Water  Street  which  She  has 
Hired  of  the  Select  men  as  Entred  the  21st  instant  — 

Mr.  Samuel  Bass  being  present  —  It  is  mutually  Agreed 
between  the  Select  men,  and  the  said  Bass,  and  there  is  Accord- 
ingly Let  unto  the  said  Samuel  Bass,  A  Certain  Peice  [56.]  or 
Parcel  of  Land  in  Water  Street  Adjoining  to  the  said  Bass's  Land, 
late  in  his  Occupation  (and  of  which  he  delivered  Quiet  and  peace- 
able Possession  to  the  Select  men,  as  Entred  the  27'^  of  October 
last  past)  for  the  Space  and  Term  of  One  Year  Commencing  the 
first  Day  of  September  last  past,  At  the  Annual  Rent  of  Six 
Pounds,  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  for  the  time  being  at 
four  equal  Qnarterly  Payments,  That  is  to  Say  the  Sum  of  Tbiriy 
.Shillings  on  the  first  Day  of  December,  March,  June  and  Septem- 
ber, yearly. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  and  Ordered  to  Notify  m'.  Samuel  Floyd 
Collector  of  Taxes  for  the  District  of  Rummey  Marsh  to  Appear 
next  V/ednesday  at  the  Clerks  Office  in  order  to  his  being  Sworn, 
and  to  give  Secnrity  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Josiah  Baker  Appearing  Informs  that  m'.  Richard  Goodwin 


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desires  to  [57,]  Be  Dismiss'd  from  the  Service  of  the  Engine 
under  the  said  Bakers  Care  and  m'".  Baker  recommends  m"".  New- 
man Greenoiigh  as  a  suitable  Person  to  be  put  in  his  room  if  the 
Select  men  see  fit. 

Accordingly  the  said  Newman  Greenough  was  accepted,  and  Ad- 
mitted into  ra^  Bakers  Company  —  And  Upon  a  Motion  made 
by  m"".  Baker,  that  the  Town  Clerk  might  be  directed  to  give  a 
new  List  of  his  Company  and  Orders  thereon,  because  his  former 
Orders  were  Obscured  by  the  many  Erasements  that  were  already 
made  thereon. 

The  Town  Clerk  was  Ordered  to  give  a  New  List  of  the  Com- 
pany and  orders  of  the  Select  men  accordinglv.  Which  is  as  follows, 
Viz*". 

Boston  sc.   At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  December,  27,  1738. 
Ordered,  That  m"".  .Josiah  Baker  have  the  Charge  of  the  Copper 
Engine  by  the  [58.]  North  Meeting  House — and  he  is  allow'd 
Ten  men  (besides  himself)  Viz*. 

(Josiah  Baker) 

Joseph  Roberts 

Elias  Robinson 

Samuel  Pousley 

John  Waters 

Newman  Greenough 

Jonathan  Tarbox 

Hucstable  Baker 

Joseph  (^lidden 

Walter  Edmonds  and 

Zephaniali  Basset 
and  in  Case  there  should  happen  any  Difference  at  any  time 
among  them,  that  they  should  want  to  put  out  or  take  in  any  Man, 
Josiah  Baker  that  has  the  Charge  of  the  Engine  Shall  give  an  ac- 
count of  the  same  to  the  Select  men  for  their  Allowance,  and 
orders  for  their  proceeding. 

And  at  any  time.  If  a  Fire  breaks  out,  the  said  Josiah  Baker  is 
Ordered  to  Improve  tiie  said  Engine,  where  he  thinks  [59.]  He 
may  do  the  most  Service,  And  to  take  care  that  at  no  time  the 
Doors  of  the  Engine  House  be  Obstructed  by  Snow  &c.  And  to 
Work  the  said  Engine  Once  every  month  from  the  first  of  April  to 
the  first  of  October  and  to  see  that  the  Engine  and  Pails  be  kept 
in  good  Order. 

And  for  their  Care  and  Diligence  in  the  same  the  Town  of 
Boston  at  their  annual  Meeting  the  13"'  of  March  Anno  Domini 
1737.  have  by  a  Vote  Freed  them  from  other  Town  offices  for  the 
Year  Currant  By  order  of  the  Select  men  &c. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  3,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'".  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m^  Clarlvc 
m'.  Hutchinson 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1738-9. 


153 


Capt.  Armitage  and  m'".  CoUson,  appointed  a  Committee  to  view 
the  Draw  Bridge  so  called  in  Ann  Street,  And  to  make  an  Esti- 
mate of  [60.]  the  Charge  of  Eebuilding  the  same.  — 

Reported,  That  they  had  attended  that  Service,  advized  with 
Skilful  Workmen,  Computed  the  Quantity  of  Timl)er  and  other 
materials  necessary  &c.  and  find  that  the  Charge  for  Timber  and 
other  materials  with  the  Labour  of  Workmen  &c.  Will  be  about 
One  Hundred  and  Twenty  two  Pounds  as  appears  by  an  Estimate 
on  file  — 

The  Select  men  having  Maturely  Considered  the  Necessity  of 
proceeding  in  the  said  Work,  and  the  foregoing  Report  of  the 
Charge  &c. 

Voted,  That  the  same  Committee,  Viz*.  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'". 
Collson  be  and  hereby  are  Desired  and  Imix>vvered  to  proceed 
therein.  Viz*. 

Capt.  Armitage  and  m'".  Collson  be  and  hereby  are  Desired  and 
Impowered  to  proceed  therein,  Viz*,  in  Rebuilding  the  said  Bridge 
as  soon  as  may  be  with  Convenience,  That  they  Agree  with  and 
Employ  Skilful  Workmen,  and  undertake  the  Oversight  thereof 
until  it  shall  be  finished  —  And  that  they  give  direction  for 
Cutting  the  Timber  to  be  used  in  said  W^ork  in  the  best  Season. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  be  [61,]  and  hereby  is  Set 
and  Stated  after  the  Rate  of  Thirteen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for 
Wheat,  and  Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  Allow'd  for  Charges, 
The  Computation  of  which  is  as  follows,  Viz*. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  6,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"".  Clarke 
m".  Hutchinson 

Memorandum,  That  m^  Coroner  Morey  did  this  Day,  by  Virtue 
of  Writs  of  Execution,  to  him  directed,  Issuing  from  the  Clerks 
OflBce  of  the  Superiour  Court,  deliver  Possession  unto  the  Select- 
men of  Boston,  as  they  are  Agents  [63.]  for  the  said  Town, 
Viz*. 

Two  Third  parts  of  Three  Brick  Messuages  Situate  in  Dock 
Square  in  Boston  aforesaid  in  the  present  Occupation  (P*.)  of 

m".  Abbot,   (2'y.)  of  mess".  Samuel   Butler  and  Thomas 

Bromfield ;  and  (3'^.)  of  m^  Thomas  Hubbard.  One  Third  part 
of  Eight  Wooden  Shops  Situate  in  Dock  Square  aforesaid,  Ad- 
joining to  the  Shop  or  Messuage  of  the  said  Hubbard.  and 

One  Third  part  of  the  Market  House  and  Land,  in  Dock  Square 
aforesaid,  and  one  Third  part  of  another  Peice  of  Land,  whereon 


oz-  dr. 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 
Wheaten 
Houshold 

Six  penny  W^heaten  Loaf 


2.  13. 

4.  3. 

5.  9. 
9-  4. 


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lately  stood  Three  Old  Warehouses  or  Shops  With  all  Priviledges 
and  appurtenances  to  the  Premisses  belonging. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  10,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'".  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m'*.  Clarke 
m'".  Hutchinson 

[63.]  Mr.  Samuel  Floyd  Appearing  According  to  Order, 
Major  Sewall  administred  the  Oath  of  Collector  of  Taxes  within 
the  District  of  Rumney  Marsh  for  the  current  Year,  to  him ;  and 
he  was  directed  to  procure  Sureties,  and  to  appear  to  give  Bond 
as  soon  as  may  be. 

Whereas,  upon  the  Motion  and  request  of  Sundry  Persons,  as 
entred  at  several  times,  —  Liberty  was  Granted  by  the  Select 
men,  for  Erecting  Five  Tombs  in  the  South  Burying  place.  Which 
Work  being  finished  the  Tombs  Allotted  and  drawn,  And  a  List 
presented  for  Confirmation. 

Voted,  That  the  five  Tombs  lately  Built  in  the  South  Burying 
place,  Number'd  from  81.  to  85.  inclusive,  be  and  hereby  are 
Granted  to  the  Persons  hereafter  named  their  Heirs  and  assigns 
respectively  forever,  —  Viz*. 

N^.  Eighty  One,  to  Deacon  Jacob  Parker 
Eighty  two,  to  Deacon  John  Clough 
Eighty  three,  to  the  Heirs  of  Sam\  Greenleaf  Deced. 
Eighty  four,  to  Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 
Eight}^  five,  to  Doctor  John  Gibbins 

[64.]    Upon  the  Conditions  following,  Viz^ 

That  they,  and  each  of  them,  their  Heirs  and  assigns.  Do,  from 
time  to  time  forever  hereafter,  at  their  own  proper  Cost  and 
Charge,  Uphold,  Maintain,  and  keep  in  good  repair,  the  Brick 
Wall  or  Fence,  with  Cants  on  the  Top  of  the  same,  as  it  is  now 
built,  and  of  the  full  breadth  of  each  of  their  respective  Tombs  to 
the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  for  the  time  being 
Paying  each  his  Proportion  for  the  Benefit  of  the  Drain,  as  has 
been  Customary. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  17,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'".  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m'".  Clarke 

Mr.  Samuel  Floyd  Chosen  Collector  of  the  Taxes  in  the  District 
of  Rumney  Marsh  [65.]  for  the  Current  year,  appeared  in  the 
office,  And  having  been  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  that 
Office,  Gave  Bond  to  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wads  worth  E8q^  Town 


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Treasurer,  together  with  Thomas  Pratt  as  Surety,  in  the  Sum  of 
Six  Hundred  Pounds  —  And  a  Certificate  thereof,  directed  to 
the  Assessors,  was  deliver'd  him  accordingly. 
Upon  a  Motion  made  — 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Capt  Lyman,  and 
m"".  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  Repair  to  the  Hospital  in  the  West- 
erly part  of  the  Town,  And  to  Inquire  into  the  Circumstances  of 
the  Persons,  who  have  lately  been  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox 
there,  and  Report  thereon  next  Fry  day. 

Upon  Reading  the  Petition  of  James  Barnard,  recommended  by  a 
Number  of  Inhabitants  in  the  Neighbourhood,  respecting  the 
making  some  Alteration  at  the  lower  end  of  Snow  Street,  as  the 
same  runs  into  Prince  Street,  for  better  a(;commodation  of  the 
said  Street. 

[66.]  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Capt. 
Lyman  and  m"".  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  View  the  same,  to  Con- 
sider what  may  be  proper  to  be  done  in  the  affair,  and  to  Report 
thereon,  next  Fryday. 

Mr.  Collson  Desires  to  Hire,  for  the  Year  ensuing,  A  Certain 
Peice  of  Marsh  on  Boston  Neck,  formerly  Improved  by  CoF.  Lamb 
and  which  he  hired  of  the  Select  men  the  last  Year,  and  offers  to 
pay  Ten  Pounds  for  the  same. 

Major  Hill  Informs  that  Sarah  Squire  from  New  York  has  been 
for  some  time  past  in  this  Town,  that  her  Husband  is  gone  to  Sea, 
and  left  her  with  One  Child,  and  big  with  another,  that  She  is 
very  poor  and  in  a  Suffering  Condition,  having  no  friends  to  re- 
lieve and  help  her.  — 

The  Select  men  Considering  the  above  Information  Are  of  Opin- 
ion that  the  said  Sarah  Squire  and  her  Child  are  proper  Objects  of 
the  Publick  Charity — and  accord  [67.]  ingly  directed  the  Town 
Clerk  in  their  Name  and  by  Order,  to  recommend  her  to  the  Care  of 
the  Overseers,  to  be  Supported  in  the  Aims-House  at  the  Province 
Charge. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  — 

Ordered  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  after  the  Rate  of 
Twelve  Shillings  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  And  Three  Shillings  and 
Six  pence  Allow'd  for  Charges,  the  Computation  whereof  is  as 
follows,  Viz^ 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  15 

Wheaten  4.  8. 

Household  6. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1^    10.  15 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  19,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  P:sq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Foi/syth 
m^  Clarke 

The  Committee  Appointed  the  1 V^.  Current  [68 .]  To  View  Snow 


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Hill  Street,  &c.  Having  Attended  that  Service  — Report  as  follows, 
Viz*.  That  it  is  their  opinion,  It  may  be  Convenient  to  Allow  the 
Alteration  (Proposed  by  m'".  Barnard)  to  be  made,  at  the  lower 
end  of  said  Snow  Street,  ns  the  same  enters  into  Prince  Street, 
between  the  lands  of  m".  James  Barnard,  and  Thom:is  Jones 
—  Provided  the  said  Street  be  left  of  the  full  breadth  of  Twenty 
feet,  upon  a  Square  at  the  lower  end  of  it,  and  to  Continue  the 
same  breadth,  the  whole  length  of  the  said  liarnard's  Land. 

The  Committee  to  repair  to  the  Hospital  in  the  Westerly  part 
of  Boston,  HMving  Attended  that  Service,  Report,  That  the  Per- 
sons who  have  oeen  Utjely  Visited  with  ihi  Small  Pox,  are  all 
well  recovered,  and  that  they  have  been  so  for  above  a  Month 
passed. 

Whereupon  it  is, 

Ordered,  That  the  same   be  Certified  in  the  Several  News 
Papers,  for  the  [69.]  Information  of  the  Publick. 
(Which  was  done  as  follows.  Viz*.) 

For  the  Information  of  the  Publick,  These  mixy  Certify,  That 
the  Persons  who  were  lately  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox  in 
Boston,  And  have  been  kept  in  a  remote  House  in  the  Westerly 
part  of  the  Town,  are  all  well  recovered,  and  in  good  health,  and 
have  been  so,  for  above  a  Month  past. 

By  order  of  the  Select  men 

Jan.  20.  1738  Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk 

Ordered,  That  the  following  Advertisement  for  Letting  Win- 
nisimet  P^erry  be  Printed  in  the  several  News  Papers,  Viz*. 

To  be  Let,  upon  Lease  for  Years  or  otherwise,  the  Ferry  be- 
twixt the  Town  of  Boston  and  Winnisimet  —  Any  Person  or 
Persons  Inclined  to  Hire  the  same,  may  treat  with  the  Select  men, 
every  Wednesday  in  the  Afternoon,  with  whom  they  may  Agree 
upon  reasonable  Terms. 

By  Order  of  the  Select  men  of  Boston 
Jan.  20.  1738  Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk 

[70.]  At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  24,  1738. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'".  Collson 
Capt.  Lyman 
m"".  Clarke 

Whereas  Jonathan  Chandler  from  Dorchester  often  resides  in 
this  Town,  and  may  be  likely  to  become  a  Charge  if  care  be  not 
taken  to  prevent  it. 

Ordered,  That  m'.  Savell  give  Warning  to  the  said  Chandler  to 
depart  the  Town. 

Jan.  26,  1738. 

Memorandum,  m^.  Benjamin  Babbidge  Deputy  Sheriff,  Notified 
the  Select  men,  of  the  Desire  of  William  Wilson,  now  detain'd  in 
His  Majesties  Gaol,  upon  Execution  —  to  take  the  benefit  of  the 
Act  for  the  Relief  of  poor  Pi  isoners  for  Debt  —  Agreeable  to  a 
Notification  under  the  Hands  and  Seals  of  Ilabijah  Savage  and 
William  Tyler  [71.]  Esquires  Two  of  His  Majesty's  Justices  of 


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157 


the  Peace,  this  26,  Jan.  1738.  NB.— 41  Days  end  the  8.  March 
next. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  29,  1738.  a.m. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq. 
Capt.  Arraitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m"".  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

A  Venire  Facias  Issuing  from  the  Clerks  office,  for  the  return 
of  Sixteen  Jurors  to  Serve  at  the  Superiour  Court  to  be  hoiden  at 
Boston  the  Second  Tuesday  of  February  next  Viz'. 

Six  on  the  Grand  Jury,  and  Ten  on  the  Jury  of  Tryals  — The 
Select  men  direct  and  appoint  Fryday  next,  the  Second  of  Feb- 
ruary, at  three  O'Clock  afternoon,  at  the  Town-house,  to  Attend 
the  same,  And  m''.  Savell  is  directed  to  deliver  the  Venire  to  the 
Constables  of  Boston,  that  so  they  seasonably  Warn  the  Inhabi- 
tants to  meet  at  the  time  and  place  Accordingly. 

[73,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men  Jan.  29,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m*".  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m^  Clarke 

Mr.  Savell  Report,  that  the  following  things,  which  were  bought 
for  the  use  of  the  Sick  Persons  at  the  Hospital  in  the  Westerly 
part  of  the  Town,  were  deliver'd  by  him,  at  the  Alms  house,  to  m*". 
Henry  Dyre  —  And  are  as  follows,  Viz'.  2  Blankets,  1  Coverlet,  1 
Tubb,  rPail,  2  Pans,  1  Earthen  Dish,  1  Earthen  Plate  and  Por- 
ringer, 18  Course  Towells,  1  Frying  Pan,  2  Chairs,  1  Chamber  Pot. 

Whereas  m"".  John  Kneeland  has  exhibited  an  Account  of  Dis- 
bursements for  the  Use  of  the  Persons  lately  Visited  with  the 
Small  Pox  at  the  Hospital  in  the  Westerly  [73.]  part  of  the 
Town,  and  their  Nurses,  and  other  Attendants. 

Ordered,  That  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds  be  now  drawn 
upon  the  Treasury  payable  to  the  said  Kneeland  in  part  of  Pay- 
ment of  the  said  Account — And  that  the  accompt  lye  for  farther 
Consideration  until  the  next  Draft  Day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  31,  1738, 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 


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Whereas  m".  Katharine  Ellard  is  already  come  from  New 
London  to  dwell  in  this  Town,  with  four  Children,  namely  John, 
Mary,  Elizabeth  and  Helen  with  a  Servant  named  Patrick  Lane  — 
and  Says  She  expects  her  [74:.]  Husband  m"".  Benj*.  Ellard  also 
in  a  Short  time  —  Praying  for  Liberty  to  open  a  Shop  at  the 
Southerly  part  of  the  Town  —  The  Select  men  inform'd  her  that 
they  expected  Security  to  be  given  to  indemnify  the  Town  as  the 
Law  directs.  Accordingly,  She  proposed,  either  Joshua  Winslow 
Esq"",  or  m''.  Joseph  Gerrish,  as  Bondsmen,  which  was  approved 
by  the  Select  men,  and  She  was  directed  to  get  the  same  Exe- 
cuted. 

The  Select  men  taking  under  Consideration  the  Report  of  the 
Committee,  relating  to  the  Alteration  to  be  made  at  the  lower  end 
of  Snow  Street,  as  propose'd  by  m^  James  Barnard  —  Entred  the 
19*^.  instant — and  after  some  Debate  thereon — It  was  Agreed 
by  the  Select  men,  that  they  will  take  the  first  convenient  Oppor- 
tunity to  regulate  the  same. 

[75.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  6,  1738. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries,  Esq^ 
Capt.  Arraitage 
Caleb  Lyman,  Esq'", 
m*".  Clarke 

Upon  Information  that  the  Court  of  General  Sessions  had 
Approved  and  Confirmed  a  Town  Order  or  By-Law  for  Weighing 
of  Hay  bro't  to  Market 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk,  Obtain  an  Attested  Copy  thereof 
from  the  Clerks  OflSce. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  7,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries,  Esq^. 
Capt.  Armitnge 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman,  Esq'", 
m"".  Clarke 

Capt.  William  Pattin,  Appearing  Prays  [76.]  For  Liberty  to 
Open  a  Shop  in  Coruhill  —  Liberty  is  Granted  to  him  to  Open  a 
Shop  accordingly. 

Mr.  Read  being  present  the  Select  men  desired  he  would  take 
care  that  the  Towns  Causes  with  Evcrills  heirs  might  be  Entred 
as  the  first  Actions  for  Tryal  at  the  Superiour  Court  to  be  holden 
next  Week. 

Who  Promised  that  he  would  take  the  Care  of  it,  according  to 
their  Desire. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  write  Letters  to  the  Hon.  Seth 
Williams  Esq',  and  William  Ward  Esq',  the  Two  Special  Superiour 
Judges  in  the  Towns  Causes  with  Everills  Heirs,  to  put  their 
Honours  in  mind  of  the  said  Courts  Sitting  next  Week,  And  that 
those  Cases  were  Entred  to  come  upon  Tryal  first,  after  the  Open- 


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mg  of  the  Court  and  in  the  Name  and  by  order  of  the  Select  men 
to  desire  earnestly  the}-  would  not  fail  of  Attending  on  that  Occa- 
sion [77.]  And  ra"".  Savell  is  ordered  to  take  Care  seasonably 
to  Convey  the  said  Letters  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  14,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m*".  Hutchinson 

Upon  Consideration  of  the  Motion  and  desire  of  m'.  Ephraim 
Turner,  for  Liberty  to  keep  a  School  for  Dancing,  in  the  House 
where  m'.  Brownell  lately  kept  his  School,  who  is  since  Deceased, 
and  his  Widow  remov'd,  the  said  Turner  being  well  recom- 
mended. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  accordingly  Granted  to  m'.  Ephraim 
Turner  to  open  a  School  in  Treamount  Street,  for  the  Instructing  of 
Children  and  others  in  Dancing  —  While  he  Continues  to  Govern 
and  regulate  the  said  School  in  an  Orderly  manner  to  the  approba- 
tion of  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  for  the  time  being. 

[78.]  Upon  the  Petition  of  m^  James  Barnard  for  regulating 
Snow  Street,  as  Entred  the  17  Ult.  The  Selectmen  having  Con- 
sidered said  Petition  and  View'd  the  Street,  find  that  it  ought  to 
be  Twenty  feet  Wide  thro'out,  and  that  m'".  Barnards  House  on 

the  ,  Stands  so  far  back  that  it  renders  the  Street  irregular — . 

And  the  said  Barnard  being  now  about  to  repair  his  House, 

proposes  and  Offers  to  procure  a  Strip  of  Land  on  the  for  the 

Accommodation  of  the  said  Street,  to  bt  laid  out,  and  Confirmed 
to  the  Town  forever,  from  the  Corner  Four  feet  and  half  wide  at 
the  to  run.  Twenty  four  feet  until  it  come  to  a  point;  Pro- 
vided he  may  have  Liberty  to  bring  forward  his  House  on  the 
Street  so  far  as  to  make  the  same  streight. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Accordingly  Granted  to  the  said  Barnard 
to  set  his  House  forward  so  far  as  to  make  the  Street  Strait 
upon  Condition  that  he  first  procure  a  good  Deed  from  the  said 
Jones  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  of  the  aforementioned  [79.]  Strip 
of  Land,  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men,  and  Provided 
also,  that  the  said  Street  be  left  full  Twenty  feet  Wide,  upon  a 
Square. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  desire  the  assessors  to  exhibit  to 
the  Select  men,  a  List  of  such  Persons  as  are  become  Qualified  and 
lyable  to  Serve  on  the  Petit  Jury,  since  the  last  List  was  given,  in 
Order  to  have  the  same  approved  by  the  Town  at  their  Approach- 
ing Annual  Meeting,  that  their  Names  may  be  put  into  the  Jury 
Box,  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  and  the  Gentlemen  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Boston, 
in  the  Council  Chamber  in  Boston,  upon  Thursday  the  15.  Feb. 
1738. 


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Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq"".  ^ 
The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq\ 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq"". 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'. 
[80.]    Habijah  Savage  Esq^ 
Samuel  Sewall  Esq'. 

Major  Samuel  Sewall  ^Justices  of  the  Peace. 

Hugh  Hall  Esq^ 

William  Stoddard  Esq'. 

Joshua  Winslow  Esq^ 

John  Payer  weather  Esq'. 

Caleb  Lj^man  Esq'. 

Daniel  Henchman  Esq'.  * 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'.  S 

Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth        >■  Selectmen 

m'.  Jonas  Clarke  ) 
A  General  Walk  or  Visitation  of  the  Town  was  then  Agreed  upon 
according  to  the  following  Order,  Viz*. 

Ward,  Number,  One. 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 

John  Ruck  Esq'.    Overseer  of  Poor 

Capt.  Alex'.  Forsyth,  Select  man 

m'.  Richard  Buckley,  Assessor 

m'.  John  Flowers,  Constable 
[81.]  W^ard,  Number  Two 

The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'. 

Abiel  Walley  Esq'. 

Samuel  Greenwood  Esq'.    Overseer  of  Poor, 
m'.  Thos.  Hutchinson  Jun'.  Select  man 
Capt.  William  Thomas,  Assessor 
m'.  John  Jenkins,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Three 
Habijah  Savage  Esq'. 
John  Fayer  weather  Esq'. 
Joshua  Clieever  Esq'.  Overseer  of  Poor 
Mr.  Peter  Thomas,  Assessor 
m'.  Benj^.  Babbidge,  Constable 

W^ard,  Number  Four 
William  T3  ler  Esq'.  Overseer  of  Poor 
Jacob  Royall  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'.  Select  man 
m'.  John  Harris,  Constable 

Ward.  Number  Five 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq'. 
Daniel  Henchman  Esq'.  Overseer  of  Poor 
[82#]       Capt.  Jonathan  Annitage,  Select  man 
Capt.  Daniel  Pecker,  Collector 
m'.  John  Pullin,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Six 
William  Stoddai-d  Esq'. 
Thomas  Hubbard  Esq'.  Overseer  of  Poor 


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m',  John  Staniford,  Assessor 
m'.  William  moo  re,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Seven 
Hugh  Hall  Esq^ 

Capt.  Jeffery  Bedgood,  Overseer  of  Poor 
m''.  Joshua  Blanchard,  Assessor 
m"".  Thomas  Valentine,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Eight 
Henry  Dering  Esq'.  Overseer  of  Poor 
Joshua  Winslow  Esq"". 
m^  William  Salter,  Assessor 
m"^.  Edward  Winter,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Nine 
Samuel  Sewall  Esq^ 

Capt.  William  Downe,  Overseer  of  Poor 

m'.  Jonas  Clarke,  Select  man 

Mr.  Aaron  Boardman,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Ten 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^  Overseer  of  Poor 

Francis  Borland  Esq^ 

m^  Jacob  Parker,  Assessor 

m^  Henr}^  Dyre,  Master  of  the  Almshouse 

m"".  Jonathan  Read,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Eleven 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Select  man 

Major  Samuel  Sewall 

m^  Edward  Bromfield,  Overseer  of  Poor 

m'.  Jacob  Sheafe,  Collector 

m'.  Moses  Eayres,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Twelve 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 

Samuel  Adams  Esq^ 

m"".  David  CoUson,  Select  man 

Major  John  Hill,  Overseer  of  Poor 

m^  John  Barker,  Constable 
[84.]  The  time  Appointed  for  this  Visitation  is  Monday  the 
Twenty  Sixth  of  February  Currant,  at  Nine  O'Clock  in  the  Morn- 
ing, if  the  Weather  be  fair  — And  if  not  then  to  be  Attended  the 
next  fair  day — And  it  is  Also  Agreed  to  meet  together  in  the 
Evening  of  said  Day  at  the  Council  Chamber,  to  Report  the  State 
of  the  Town.  &c. 

Memorandum  Feb.  19.  1738 

Pursuant  to  Writ  of  Venire  Facias  issuing  from  the  Clerks 
Office,  for  the  return  of  Six  Petit  Jurors,  to  serve  on  the  Jury  of 
Tryals,  at  the  Superiour  Court  of  Judicature,  Court  of  Assize  and 
General  Goal  Delivery,  now  holden  at  Boston  for  the  County  of 
Suffolk. 

The  Select  men  direct  that  the  Inhabitants  be  duly  Notified  as 
the  Law  directs  to  meet  and  to  be  present  if  they  see  Cause  at  the 
drawing  the  Tickets  for  Jurors  Accordingly,  on  Tuesday  the  Twen- 
tieth Instant,  at  Eleven  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon. 


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[85.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  21,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
m"".  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

Mr.  William  Br3'ant  Blacksmith  his  Wife,  two  Children,  two 
White  Servants  and  a  Negio  Servant,  are  admitted  Inhabitants, 
Upon  Condition  that  he  the  said  Bryant  together  with  Joseph 
Fitch  give  Bond  to  tlie  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hun- 
dred Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs,  (which 
is  done.) 

Mr.  Nathanael  Wardell  Attending  —  after  some  Discourse  with 
him  relating  to  the  Erecting  an  Engine  near  to  the  Fortification  at 
the  South  end  of  the  Town  for  Weighing  of  Hay  bro't  to  Market 
in  Carts  and  other  Land  Carriages  —  The  said  Wardell  proposed 
and  Offered  to  P>ect  a  proper  Engine  for  that  end,  and  keep  it, 
[86.]  In  good  repair  to  the  Approbation  of  the  Select  men  for 
the  time  being,  at  his  own  proper  Cost  and  Charges,  and  Attend 
upon  the  Duty  and  Office  of  Weighing  of  Hay,  from  Sun  rising  to 
Sun  setting.  Conformable  to  the  Order  or  By-Law  of  the  Town 
of  Boston  in  that  case  lately  made  and  provided. 

Upon  Condition,  That  he  the  said  Wardell  and  his  Heirs  (be- 
having well  in  that  Office,  to  the  Approbation  of  the  Select  men) 
may  have  the  benefit  and  Improvement  of  the  said  Engine  for  the 
space  and  term  of  Seven  Years,  Commencing  from  the  P>ectiDg 
said  Engine  and  his  being  appointed  and  approved  as  the  Weigher 
of  Hay  according  to  the  said  By-Law.  And  the  said  Wardell 
further  Covenants  and  agrees  That  at  the  end  of  the  said  Seven 
Years  He  or  his  Heirs  will  quietly  and  peaceably  Surrender  and 
deliver  up  the  said  Engine  and  the  Appurtenances  to  the  same  be- 
longing unto  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Boston  for  the  time 
being  [87.]  for  the  Use  and  improvement  of  the  said  Town  for- 
ever. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  26,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m--.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  Doctor  William  Rand  in  liis  Acc*.  of  his  Attendance 
on  sundry  Persons  Passengers  &c.  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox  at  the 
Province  Hospital  on  Rainsfords  Island  (in  or  about  the  Month  of 
August  last.  Who  came  in  the  Sloop  Dove)  Capt.  Charles  Sigour- 
ncy  Master)  amongst  other  Charges  the  Sum  of  Twenty  Six  Pounds 
fifteen  Shillings  for  Modecine  and  attendance  on  the  Family  of  ra'. 
Joshua  Scottow  of  Charlestown.    The  said  Scottow  appearing 


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before  the  Select  men  according  to  Order  several  times  together 
with  his  Father,  Declares,  That  he  is  not  able  to  [88.]  Discharge 
the  said  Debt,  being  poor  &c.  accordingly,  Voted,  That  the  said 
Charges  on  the  said  Scottows  Family  ought  to  be  defray'd  by  the 
Province,  as  in  such  Cases  is,  by  Law,  provided  —  But  if  in  any 
time  hereafter  m'*.  Scottow  be  enabled  and  does  pay  the  said  Sum 
of  Twenty  Six  Pounds  Fifteen  Shillings  into  the  'Ircasury  of  tlie 
Town  of  Boston  that  in  that  Case,  the  Town  Treasurer  ought  to 
pay  the  same  into  the  Province  Treasury,  the  Province  being  now 
made  Debtor  for  it. 

Whereas  Doctor  William  Douglass  has  Exhibited  an  Acco*. 
amounting  to  the  Sum  of  £.  41.  9.  G.  for  Medecine  and  Attendance 
on  Sundry  Persons  lately  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox,  amongst 
whom  he  has  Charged  for  Jonathan  Wilkins  the  Sum  of  £.  9.  17.  6. 
And  Whereas  the  said  Wilkins  was  his  Patient  before  the  Select 
men  took  the  Care  of  the  other  Persons,  at  the  Hospital  in  the 
Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Nine  Pounds  [89.]  Seventeen  Shil- 
lings and  Six  pence,  be  according  deducted,  and  struck  off  from 
the  said  acco*.  and  that  the  same  ought  to  be  paid  him  by  the 
Person  or  Persons  employing  him,  — 

Voted,  Also  that  the  Charge  in  said  Acco*.  for  Thomas  Hudson, 
being  a  Stranger  from  Newfoundland  and  Poor,  is  according  to 
Law  a  province  Charge,  and  that  the  Draft  on  the  Town  Treasurer 
be  made  accordingly. 

In  Consideration  of  m"".  Savell's  Extraordinary  Services  in  the 
Year  past.  Occasioned  by  the  Small  Pox  in  the  Town  with  many 
and  long  Journyings,  and  Attendance  on  Courts  in  the  Causes 
between  the  Town  and  m"".  Everills  Heirs. 

Voted,  That  he  be  Allowed  the  Sum  of  Forty  Six  Pounds  in  full 
for  the  same. 

Voted,  That  the  Trees  in  the  Common  which  are  Dead  be  re- 
moved, and  others  Planted  in  their  room  in  the  Spring,  and  Capt. 
Armitage  and  m^  Collson  are  desired  to  Agree  with  some  proper 
Person  to  f^ffect  the  same  in  the  fittest  Season. 

[90.]  Upon  a  Motion  made  —  And  in  Consideration  of  the 
Extraordinary  Service  of  the  Town  Clerk  in  the  Year  past,  in  his 
Attendance  on  the  Courts  from  time  to  time  in  the  Tryals  had 
between  the  Town  of  Boston  and  the  Heirs  of  m^  James  Everill 
with  the  Books  of  Record  both  of  Town  and  County. 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Fifteen  Pounds  be  Allowed  and  paid 
to  m'.  Samuel  Gerrish  in  full  for  the  Services  before  mentioned. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  28,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchhison 


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Ordered,  That  m'.  Savell  receive  of  the  Several  Persons  to  whom 
the  Scales  and  Weights  lately  Used  in  the  Market  houses  [91.] 
were  Lent,  the  said  Scales  and  Weights,  and  bring  them  there  — 
and  that  he  Report  his  Doings  therein,  to  the  Select  men. 

Ordered,  That  the  Sum  of  Nineteen  Pounds  Ten  Shillings  and 
Seven  pence.  Paid  unto  the  Hands  of  the  Town  Clerk  by  Capt. 
Charles  Sigourney,  on  acco*.  of  William  Holland  One  of  his 
Sailors,  who  Died  of  the  Small  Pox  at  the  Province  Hospital  on 
Rainsfords  Island,  And  by  the  Town  Clerk  put  into  the  Hands  of 
the  Hon.  Joseph  Wads  worth  Esq"*.  Town  Treasurer,  by  Order  of 
the  Select  men  be  now  paid  by  the  Town  Treasurer  to  Dr. 
William  Rand  in  part  of  Payment  of  the  said  Rands  acco*.  ex- 
hibited and  pass'd  upon  the  26  Feb.  current,  Exclusive  of  the 
Sum  of  Thirty  Seven  Pounds  Twelve  Shillings  and  Six  pence  then 
drawn  for,  And  that  the  Town  Clerk  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to 
Certify  the  Town  Treasurer  of  this  Order  accordingly. 

[93.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Mar.  1,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  Collson 
m'.  Clarke 
m'".  Hutchinson 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  informing  That  the  Commission 
which  was  granted  the  2P'.  of  August  last  past  to  the  Hon.  Seth 
Williams  and  William  Ward  Esq'^^  Constituting  and  appointing 
them  Special  Justices  of  the  Superiour  Court,  for  the  Tryal  of  the 
Causes  then  depending  in  the  Law  between  the  Town  of  Boston 
and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everill,  did  not  Comprise,  include  or  take 
in,  an  Action  of  Review,  between  the  said  partys,  for  the  recovery 
of  a  small  part  of  a  Certain  Wooden  Shop  or  Shops  on  the  Town 
Dock  in  the  Possession  of  John  and  Richard  Billings ;  leave  for 
which  was  Granted  by  the  Great  and  General  Court  at  their 
Session  in  November  last,  [93.]  and  Intended  to  be  bro't  to 
Tryal  in  this  Town,  Wherefore  — 

Voted,  That  a  Petition  be  presented  to  His  Excellency  the 
Governour,  and  the  Hon.  His  Majesties  Council  Praying  that  the 
said  Special  Justices  may  be  farther  Impowcred  for  the  Determina- 
tion of  this  last  mentioned  Writ  of  Review  also — or  such  other 
Provission  in  this  Case  be  made,  as  His  Excellency  and  their 
Hon^  in  their  Wisdom  and  Goodness  shall  see  meet. 

Which  Petition  is  as  follows.  Viz*. 

To  His  Excellency  Jonathan  Belcher  Esq*".  Captain  General  and 
Governour  in  Chief  of  the  Province  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay  in 
New  England,  and  the  Hon.  the  Council  of  the  said  Province.  

The  Petition  of  John  Jeffries  Esq^  and  others  the  Selectmen  of 
the  Town  of  Boston,  and  agents  for  the  Inhabitants  of  the  said 
Town. 

Humbly  Sheweth 

That  Whereas  Your  Excellency  with  [94.]  The  Advice  and 
Consent  of  the  Council,  on  the  Twenty  first  of  August  last,  was 


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pleased  to  nominate  and  appoint  Seth  Williams  and  William  Ward 
Esq",  to  be  Two  of  the  Justices  of  the  Superioiir  Court  of  Judica- 
ture of  this  Province  to  be  held  for  the  County  of  Suffolk  for  hear- 
ing, trying  and  determining  Several  actions  in  Our  said  Court  then 
depending  by  Review  between  the  Inhabitants  or  Proprietors  of 
the  said  Town  of  Boston  in  the  County  aforesaid  and  the  Heirs  of 
James  Everill  Deceased,  being  Actions  of  Ejectment  of  Houses  and 
Shops  Lands  and  Tenements  in  said  Town  Originally  Commenced 
by  the  Heirs  of  said  James  Everill  against  divers  Inhabitants  or 
Proprietors  of  the  said  Town  of  Boston  to  be  in  the  room  of  Paul 
Dudley  and  Thomas  Greaves  Esq",  two  of  the  Standing  Justices 
of  the  said  Court. 

And  since  that  time  Your  Petitioners  finding  that  they  had 
Casually  Omitted  to  bring  one  Writ  of  Review  for  a  Moiety  of  a 
Third  part  of  two  small  Shops  recovered  [95.]  Of  them  by  the 
Heirs  of  the  said  James  Everill  Prefer'd  their  Petition  to  the 
General  Court  in  their  last  Session  on  the  29*^  of  November,  last 
and  obtained  Liberty  and  Power  to  Review  that  action  at  the  Su- 
periour  Court  of  Judicature  now  sitting  in  Boston  aforesaid  —  And 
have  thereupon  brought  their  Writ  of  Review  Accordingly.  But 
Altho  this  Writ  of  Review  is  between  the  same  Parties  and  for  a 
small  part  of  the  same  Premisses  in  dispute  between  them.  Yet 
not  being  depending  at  the  time  of  the  Nomination  and  appointm*. 
aforesnid  is  not  Comprised  within  the  Terms  and  Provission  of  that 
Commission. 

Wherefore,  Your  Petitioners  humbly  Pray  they  may  be  farther 
Impowered  for  the  determination  of  this  last  mentioned  Writ  of 
Review  also,  or  such  other  Provission  in  this  Case  made  as  Your 
Excellency  and  Honours  in  Your  great  Wisdom  and  Goodness  shall 
think  fit ;  and  your  Petitioners,  as  in  Duty  bound  shall  ever  pray 
&c. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  and  [96.]  m^  Clarke 
be  a  Committee,  Who  are  here  by  desired  to  wait  upon  His  Excel- 
lency and  present  the  same. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  Mar.  2,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeff'ries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m"".  Clarke 
m"^.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  a  Petition  to  the  Governour  and  Council,  was  last  night 
drawn,  in  Order  to  be  presented  this  Morning ;  And  the  Hon.  John 
Jeffries  Esq^  making  the  following  motion  —  That  Whereas  it 
is  probable,  when  the  said  Petition  of  the  Select  men  comes  to  be 
Read  in  Council  it  may  be  moved  there,  to  Notify  the  adverse 
party  thereof — Whether  it  may  not  be  best  in  that  Case  to 
crave  Liberty  to  with  draw  the  same?  Which  Motion  being  Con- 
sidered and  the  Question  [97.]  Accordingly  put  —  Voted  in  the 
Negative. 

After  a  Short  time. 


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The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  returning  Informed  That  the 
Select  men's  Petition  to  the  Governour  and  Council  was  Granted ; 
And  there  upon  made  a  Motion  that  it  might  be  proper  to  acquaint 
the  Hon.  Scth  Williams  and  William  Ward  Esq",  of  the  same, 
and  to  desire  tliem,  if  they  please,  to  Attend  next  Tuesday  in 
order  to  Qualify  themselves  upon  this  new  Commission  for  that 
the  Jury  were  to  be  Impannell'd  in  the  Afternoon  of  that  Day 
And  the  Tryal  to  be  proceeded  in  the  next  Day. 

Which  Motion  being  agreed  to,  the  Town  Clerk  was  directed  by 
a  Letter  in  the  Name  and  by  Order  of  the  Select  men  to  give 
Notice  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Mar.  6,  1738. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[98.]  Order'd,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant 
directed  to  the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  every  of 
them,  In  His  Majesties  Name  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn 
all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  of  Boston 
duly  qualified.  Rateable  at  Twenty  Pounds  Estate  to  a  single  Rate 
(besiile  the  Poll)  to  Convene  at  the  Town  House  on  Monday  the 
Twelfth  of  March  current,  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon.  Then 
and  there  to  Nominate  and  Chuse  meet  Persons  to  Serve  the  Town 
the  year  ensuing,  as  Select  men.  Town  Cleric,  Overseers  of  the 
Poor,  Constables,  and  other  Town  officers,  as  the  Law  directs; 
To  Consider  the  Ways  and  means  for  recovering  any  Donations 
to  the  Poor  of  the  Town  ;  To  Grant  such  Sums  of  Money  as  shall 
be  judg'd  needful  for  the  relief  of  the  Poor,  and  defraying  other 
Necessary  Charges  ;  To  receive  a  further  List  of  Persons  qualified 
to  serve  on  the  Petit  Jury;  As  also  the  Reports  of  several  Com- 
mittees. To  agree  [99.]  Upon  Conclude  and  finish  such  other 
matters  and  things  as  were  under  Consideration  at  former  Meet- 
ings, and  continued  to  be  further  Debated  at  this,  As  also  such 
other  matters  as  may  be  proper  for  their  Consideration  at  this 
Meeting. 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  m^  Welsted  be  desired  to  Open  the  Town 
Meeting  with  Prayer.  On  Monday  next ;  And  Capt.  Forsyth  and 
m^  Hutchinson  are  desired  to  wait  on  him,  and  desire  He  would 
Attend  that  Service. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'',  be  a  Com- 
mittee to  take  care  that  a  Dinner  be  provided  f()r  Forty  five 
Gentlemen  on  Monday  next  at  the  Orange  tree.  Who  are  desired 
to  give  directions  Accordingly. 

Ordered,  That  m^  Savell  give  seasonable  Notice  to  the  several 
Sextons,  to  Ring  the  Bells  of  the  Town  for  the  Town  Meeting  on 
Monday  next,  at  the  Hours  of  Eight  and  Nine  O'Clock  in  the 
morning. 

[100.]    Voted,  That  Eight  Shillings  a  peice  be  and  here  by 


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is  Allow'd  to  the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  in  order  to 
provide  a  Dinner  for  themselves,  on  Monday  next,  the  Day  Ap- 
pointed for  the  Town  Meeting. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  desired  to  wait  npon  the  Assesors 
for  an  Attested  Copy  of  their  list  and  valuation  of  Estates  and 
Faculties,  for  the  Current  Year  to  be  lodg'd  with  the  Town  Clerk 
as  the  Law  directs ;  To  be  produced  if  Occasion  snail  require  to 
determine  any  Disputes  which  may  happen  to  arise  respecting  the 
qualifications  of  Persons  offering  their  Votes  at  Publick  Town 
meetinos. 

[101.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  19,  1738 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 

m'.  David  Collson 

Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 

m".  Jonas  Clarke 

m'".  Thomas  Hutchinson  Jun''. 


Major  Hill  Informs  that  Andrew  Williamson  a  vSailor  from 
North  Carolina,  having  been  Cast  away  was  taken  up  and  bro't 
hither  by  George  Bishop  —  that  he  now  resides  in  M"".  Gibbon's 
Buildings  at  the  South  end,  that  he  is  poor  and  sick,  and  a 
Stranger  having  no  Friends  to  reheve  him. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Certify  the  Overseers  of  the 
Poor,  That  the  Selectmen  recommend  the  said  Andrew  William- 
son to  be  received  into  the  Almshouse,  at  the  Charge  of  the 
Province,  apprehending  him  a  proper  Object  of  such  a  Charity. 

[102,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  21,  1738. 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  JefCries  Esq^ 

Capt.  Armitage 

m^  Colson 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 

m''.  Clarke 

m"*.  Hutchinson 


Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  now  Stated  for  Direction  to 
the  Bakers  and  Clerks  of  the  Market  be  as  follows.  Viz*. 


Computed  at  Eleven  Sliillings  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  Allow'd  for  Charges ;  and  the 
seveial  Bakers  within  this  Town  are  Ordered  to  mark  their  Bread 
which  they  bake  for  Sale,  with  the  first  letters  of  their  Christian 
Names  and  with  the  first  and  [103.]  last  letters  of  their  Sur- 
names ;  And  the  Clerks  of  '  the  Market  are  directed  to  make 


oz.  dr. 


Of  Penny  White  loaf 
Wheaten 
Household 

Six  penny  Wheaten  loaf 


r\  12.  12. 


3.  3. 

4.  13. 
6.  6. 


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allowance  for  Bisket  well  baked,  three  quarters  of  an  Ounce  for 
each  Bisket. 

Ordered,  That  m^  Savell  Notify  and  Warn  Rowland  Power  One  ■ 
of  the  Ticket  Porters  to  Appear  before  the  Select  men  next 
Wednesday,  Complaint  being  made  of  his  disorderly  Carriage. 

Upon  the  Petition  of  John  Keeffe  to  be  Admitted  One  of  the 
Ticket  Porters,  he  being  also  Recommended  by  sundry  merchants, 
as  a  proper  Person,  and  Offering  Security  to  the  Satisfaction  of 
the  Select  men. 

Ordered,  that  he  be  and  hereby  is  accordingly  Approved,  and 
Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters  He  giving  Bond  with  m"". 
John  Savell,  in  the  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds,  according  to  Law.  And 

Whereas  Langdon  Baker,  was  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Por- 
ters (giving  Bond  with  m^  Nicholas  Boylston)  and  is  since  gone 
out  of  the  [104.]  Country. 

Ordered,  That  upon  m''.  Boylston's  returning  the  said  Bakers 
Ticket,  Viz*.  Number  11  that  the  Town  Clerk  deliver  up  his  Bond, 
and  that  the  Ticket  Number  11,  be  deliver'd  to  the  said  Keeffe. 

Whereas  a  Petition  of  sundry  Inhabitants  was  presented  to  the 
Town,  at  their  Annual  Meeting,  the  12*'^.  of  March  currant  — 
Prayin<y  for  Liberty  at  their  own  Cost  and  Charge  to  Erect  and 
Build  a  Row  of  Tombs,  and  raise  a  good  Brick  Fence  in  the  Front 
of  the  Old  Burying  place,  abutting  on  Treamount  Street  —  they 
and  their  Heirs  or  Assigns  always  keeping  the  Tombs  and  Brick 
fence  in  sufficient  Repair.  The  Prayer  whereof  was  accordingly 
Granted,  Upon  Condition  that  the  said  Work,  be  carried  on  and 
Effected  in  a  Way  and  manner  agreeable  to  the  Select  men. 

Who  are  also  to  Assign  the  Tombs  when  Erected  to  the  Grant- 
ees taking  Caution,  for  their  performance  as  [105.]  above  —  And 
mess".  Blanchard,  Parker,  and  Kneeland,  Appearing,  desire  the 
Select  men  would  please  to  give  them  Directions  for  their  proceed- 
ing in  the  said  Work  that  it  may  be  begun  as  soon  as  may  be. 

The  Select  men  taking  the  Motion  under  Consideration,  They 
direct  and  order  as  follows,  Viz^ 

That  the  Street  be  not  broken  up,  or  dug,  for  carrying  on  the 
Work,  more  than  One  half  of  the  length  of  the  Brick  Wall  pro- 
posed, at  One  time,  the  Work  of  which  half  shall  be  finished  and 
the  Street  made  good  again  before  tlie  other  half  be  dug  up. 

That  the  same  be  inclosed  with  a  Fence  while  the  said  Work  is 
doing.  That  the  Dirt  or  Earth  dug  up  every  Day,  shall  be  Carryed 
away  the  same  Day.  That  the  Bricks  and  Lime  be  laid  so  as  not 
to  incumber  or  incommode  the  Street.  That  a  sufficient  Number 
of  Hands  shall  be  employ'd  in  the  Work,  so  as  to  Compleat  and 
finish  the  said  half  within  Four  Weeks,  and  the  whole  wilhin  Two 
months  from  the  Time  [106.]  when  the  Work  shall  be  begun  — 
And  When  the  Work  shall  be  begun,  it  shall  not  be  left  until  the 
whole  of  it  be  finished  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men.  That 
the  Foundation  of  the  Brick  Wall  or  Fence  be  laid  with  Stone, 
and  continued  One  Course  above  the  Pavement  of  the  Street  the 
said  lirick  Wall  to  be  Thirteen  Inches  thick,  with  Pillars  on  the 
inside  thereof  between  every  Tomb,  That  a  good  Stone  Wall  be 
made  on  the  back  of  the  Tombs,  the  Arches  of  the  Tombs  to  be 


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turn'd  with  a  Wall  of  Thirteen  Inches  thick,  the  top  whereof  is  to 
lye  One  foot  at  the  least  below  the  Top  of  the  Pavement.  The 
Heighth  of  the  Wall  to  be  as  the  Committee  of  the  Select  men 
shall  direct. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Capt.  Armitage  and 
m'.  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  take  the  Oversight  of  the  said  Work, 
until  the  same  shall  be  Corapleated  and  finished. 

[107.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  26,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
m^  CoUson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
^l^  Clarke 
m*".  Hutchinson 

A  Venire  facias  issuing  from  the  Clerks  Office  for  the  Return  of 
Ten  Petit  Jurors  to  Serve  at  the  Inferiour  Court  of  Common  Pleas, 
and  Court  of  General  Sessions  of  the  Peace,  to  be  holden  at  Bos- 
ton for  the  County  of  Suffolk  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April  next 
Presented  and  Read. 

Ordered  That  the  Tickets  be  drawn  accordingly  on  Wednesday 
next  the  28*^.  current  at  Three  O'Clock  Afternoon — And  that  a 
Notification  be  posted  up  in  the  manner  as  by  Law  is  prescribed 
that  so  the  Inhabitants  may  be  present,  if  they  see  cause. 

[108.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  Mar.  29,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"^.  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  being  Appointed  a  Committee 
to  Enquire  into,  and  Report  on  a  Complaint  made  by  James  Nicoll 
Barber,  of  a  Nusance  which  is  Occasion'd  by  the  Furnace  of 
One  Haldain,  who  keeps  a  Brazier's  Shop  next  adjoining  to  him, 
in  Queen  Street  —  Having  Attended  the  Service  desired  of  them, 
and  Discoursed  with  m^  Charles  Henley  who  Rents  the  Tenement 
of  the  Town,  Inform  that  said  Henley  has  promised  the  nusance 
Complained  of  shall  forthwith  be  removed. 

Upon  the  Motion  of  m'.  Francis  [109.]  Willoughby  the  Master 
of  the  Granar3\ 

Ordered,  That  he  have  Liberty  to  Sell  out  of  the  Granary 
Indian  Corn  at  Seven  Shillings  p.  Bushel,  and  Rye  at  Nine  Shil- 
lings p.  Bushell  —  m'.  Willougli%  is  Also  Directed  to  receive  the 
Key  of  the  North  Granary  or  Meal-house,  and  to  take  the  Care  of 
all  that  is  therein,  and  to  keep  the  Key  thereof  'till  further  Order, 
Agreeable  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  the  19*^.  Cur- 
rent impowering  the  Select  men  to  give  directions  relating  to  the 
said  Granary. 

Mr.  Cowdrey  being  sent  for,  and  Appearing,  He  was  directed 


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and  Ordered  to  take  especial  Care  to  prosecute  all  Persons  who 
shall  be  found  transgressing  the  By-Law  for  preventing  the  Selling 
of  Butchers  Meat  by  Steelyards.  The  like  orders  were  also  given 
to  m^  Savell.  —  Agreeable  to  the  Order  of  the  Town  at  their  Meet- 
ing the  19'^  Current. 

[110.]  Complaint  being  made  against  Rowland  Power,  One 
of  the  Ticket  Porters,  for  his  disorderly  behaviour,  quarelling  and 
fighting.  —  He  was  Notified  to  Attend,  as  Entred  the  21  Current, 
and  being  present  according  to  Order,  And  Acknowledging  his 
fault.  Craving  Pardon,  and  Promising  to  be  more  Circumspect  for 
the  future,  he  is  permitted  to  Contiime  in  his  said  Employment. 

Whereas  at  a  Publick  Town  Meeting  the  12*^  Current,  upon  a 
Motion  made — It  was  refer'd  to  the  Select  men,  and  they  were 
desired  to  Care  to  set  a  Pow  of  Posts  and  Rails  from  Common 
Street  up  to  Beacon  Street  to  prevent  Carta  &c.  from  spoiling  the 
Herbage  of  the  Common. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Capt  Armitage  and 
m''.  Collson  be  a  Committee  to  take  the  Care  and  oversight  of  the 
same,  and  to  cause  it  to  be  effected  with  all  Convenient  speed, 
either  with  Posts  and  Rails,  or  Posts  only,  as  they  shall  judge 
best,  having  regard  to  a  good  and  suflScient  High  Way  for  the 
Passing  of  Carts  &c.  from  Common  Street  to  Beacon  Street  afore- 
said. 

The  same  Committee  are  also  desired  to  take  care  for  Repairing 
the  Fence  of  the  South  Burying  place,  near  the  Alms-house. 

Voted,  That  the  Herbage  of  the  South  Burying  place  be  let  for 
the  Year  ensuing  at  the  rate  of  Six  Pounds  p.  Annum,  And  that 
the  Gentlemen  who  hired  the  same  the  last  year  be  Notified  of  this 
Order. 

Whereas  Liberty  was  Obtained  of  the  Trustees  of  Trinity  Church 
in  Summer  Street,  for  placing  the  Engine  House  on  the  back  side 
of  said  Church  near  m"".  Goocli's  Stable,  Upon  Condition  the  same 
should  be  removed  again  at  the  Town's  Charge,  when  the  said 
Church  [112.]  should  desire  it.  And  m^  Howell  the  Master  of 
the  Engine  informing  that  the  said  Trustees  desire  the  said  Engine 
House  may  be  removed. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  take  it  into  Consideration  to 
provide  a  place  whereon  to  set  the  same  that  so  it  may  be  re- 
moved will  all  convenient  speed. 

Mr.  Savell  having  Business  in  the  Countrey,  Prays  he  may  have 
Liberty  for  the  Space  of  One  Week  to  be  absent  from  Business  of 
the  Town. 

Liberty  is  Accordingly  Granted. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  4,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m'".  Clarke 

Mess".  Brintnall,  Cheever,  and  Pratt,  [113.]  three  of  the 


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Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Chelsea,  late  the  District  of  Kumney 
Marsh  appearing  —  Represented  that  their  High  Ways  and 
Bridges  are  much  out  of  Repair,  and  that  they  Apprehend,  as 
they  are  Obliged  to  pay  the  Rates  and  Taxes  Assessed  on  them 
for  the  Year  1738.  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  so  the  Necessary 
ilepair  of  their  High  Ways  and  Bridges  for  the, year,  1738  ought 
also  to  be  borne  by  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  their  Poor  provided 
for,  thro'  the  Year  —  And  that  the  Salary  of  their  School  Master 
ought  to  be  paid  by  the  Town  of  Boston  to  the  2P*.  of  March  last 
past. 

Whereas  Complaint  is  made  that  some  evil  minded  Persons  have 
lately  presumed  to  dismantle  the  Towns  House  on  Fort  Hill,  in 
part. 

Voted,  That  the  Selectmen  will  meet  at  the  said  place  on  Fryday 
next  the  Sixth  Current  at  Nine  O'Clock  in  the  morning,  in  order 
to  view  the  same,  and  to  Consider  what  may  be  proper  to  be  done 
in  the  affair,  to  prevent  [114:-]  further  Mischief,  and  for  securing 
the  Towns  Estate  there. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Ordered,  That  m"".  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to  take  care 
forthwith  that  all  the  Scales  and  weights  belonging  to  the  Town, 
and  Used  by  the  Clerks  of  the  Market  in  the  Town's  Service  be 
carried  to  the  Sealer  of  Weights  &c.  by  him  to  be  Adjusted,  and 
then,  that  m^.  Savell  deliver  them  to  the  Clerks  of  the  Market  for 
the  year  1739.  taking  their  Receipts  for  them,  and  lodging  the 
said  Receipts  with  the  Town  Clerk. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  m*".  Collson  and  Caleb  Lyman 
Esq'",  be  desired,  as  soon  as  may  be,  to  provide  a  Convenient 
place  at  the  Southerly  end  of  the  Town,  for  placing  the  Fire 
Engine  and  Engine  House,  and  in  the  best  manner  they  can. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  and  m^  Clarke  [115.]  be 
desired  to  go  to  the  Clerks  office  of  Superiour  Court,  to  get  the 
Bills  of  Cost  Taxed,  on  the  Causes,  lately  tryed  at  the  Superiour 
Court,  between  the  Town  of  Boston  and  James  Everills  Heirs, 
and  take  out  Writs  of  Execution  for  Possession  of  the  Premisses 
recovered  by  the  Town. 

Whereas  at  the  late  general  Town  TMeeting  upon  a  Motion  made 
for  filling  up  Wheelers  Pond  in  Pond  Street.  It  was  referr'd  to 
the  Selectmen  to  Consider  the  Circumstances  thereof,  and  to  Report 
thereon.  Therefore 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  do  meet  on  Fryday  next  the  Sixth 
Currant,  in  order  to  View  the  same  and  that  the  Town  Clerk  be 
desired  to  get  ready  nn  Extract  of  the  Deed,  of  Instrument  of 
Release  which  pass'd  between  the  Select  men  and  Giles  Dyre  Esq', 
in  the  year  1710,  relating  thereto,  for  the  Select  men's  guidance  in 
the  Affair. 

Upon  a  motion  mnde, 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq',  and  m'.  Jonas  Clarke,  [116,] 
be  a  Committee  to  wait  upon  the  Executors  of  the  late  Col.  Check- 
ley,  and  to  desire  them,  that  in  their  overlooking  the  Papers  of 
their  Lite  Father,  they  would  Collect  and  lay  aside  the  Papers  or 
Books  which  may  belong  to  the  Town  of  Boston  (if  any  such  there 


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be)  in  order  to  their  being  deposited  (with  his  Successor)  in  the 
Town  Clerk's  Office. 

April  10,  1739. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  Dr.  John  Clark  to  dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Fish  Street,  in  Order  to  clear 
the  Drain  running  from  his  Wooden  Tenement  in  said  Street,  into 
the  Common  Slioar  —  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make 
good  the  Ground  and  Puvement,  and  keep  the  same  in  repair 
from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  11,  1739. 

Present 

[117.]         The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m^  Hutchinson 

Odrian  Dupee  Appearing,  Informs  that  he  came  to  dwell  in  this 
Town  in  February  last,  from  New  York  where  he  had  dwelt  Two 
years,  That  he  took  Lodging  at  m"".  James  Packnets,  That  he  is 
by  Trade  a  Watch  Maker  and  Works  at  present  with  m'.  Bagnall, 
and  designs  to  embrace  the  first  Opportunity  of  going  to  St. 
Thomas's.  He  was  directed  to  give  Security  to  Indemnify  the 
Town  according  to  Law,  or  to  remove  out  of  Town  again. 

Mr.  John  Leddel  presented  his  Petition  for  Liberty  to  open  a 
School  in  this  Town,  for  Writing,  arithmetick,  Geometry,  Algebra 
&c.  Read. 

Voted,  That  m''.  John  Leddel  have  Liberty  [118.]  granted  him 
to  Open  a  School  in  this  Town,  for  the  Instructing  of  Children  and 
others  in  Writing,  Arithmetick,  Geometry,  Algebra  &c. 

while  he  Continues  to  Govern  and  Regulate  the  said  School  in 
as  orderly  manner  to  the  Approbation  of  the  Select  men  for  the 
time  being. 

Upon  a  Vote  pass'd  by  the  Select  men  for  raising  the  Rent  for 
the  Herbage  of  the  South  Burying  place  as  Entred  the  29,  March 
last.  The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq^,  appearing  in  behalf  of  him- 
self and  others  who  had  for  Several  Years  past  hired  the  same,  and 
Represented  to  the  Select  men  the  Circumstances  thereof.  Which 
being  Considered  —  It  was  thought  proper  not  to  raise  the  Rent  of 
the  said  Herbage  this  Year,  but  that  it  be  Let  at  Four  Pounds  as 
formerly. 

Mr.  Isaac  Casno  Appeared,  and  desires  Liberty  to  raise  the  Roof 
of  his  Shop  on  the  Town  Dock  which  he  hires  of  the  [119.]  Town, 
for  his  Convenience  and  at  his  own  Cost  and  Charge. 

Whereupon  it  was  Resolved  That  the  Selectmen  will  view  the 
same  in  Order  to  further  Consideration. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  Selectmen  of  Chelsea,  late  Rumney 
Marsh  in  the  Township  of  Boston  respecting  the  last  Quarter's 
Salary  due  to  m'.  Belcher  Hancock  their  School  Master,  ending 
the  21  of  March  last  past,  Praying  the  same  may  be  paid  to  hirn 
to  that  time,  for  reasons  mentioned. 


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In  Consideration,  that  the  Tax  assessed  upon  the  District  of 
Rumney  Marsh  was  for  the  Charges  of  the  Year  1738,  which 
•  Ended  in  March  last,  and  Whereas  m''.  Hancock  was  Entred  into 
the  last  Quarter,  before  the  said  District  was  set  off  by  the  General 
Court,  as  a  Distinct  and  separate  Township, 

Therefore, 

Ordered,  That  the  Sum  of  Twenty  Pounds  be  drawn  upon  the 
Town  Treasurer  in  the  next  draft,  payable  to  m'".  Belcher  Hancock 
[130.]  in  full  for  his  Service  as  School  master  at  Rumney  Marsh, 
from  the  2VK  of  December  to  the  21''.  of  March  last  past. 

My.  Benjamin  Stanbury  a  Glover,  late  from  Bristol,  having  pre- 
sum'd  to  Open  a  Shop  in  this  Town  before  he  had  obtained  Licence 
for  it.  He  was  sent  for,  and  accordingly  appear'd. —  at  which 
time  he  pleaded  his  Ignorance  of  the  Law  in  that  Case  provided. 
And  Pray'd  the  Select  men  would  please  to  Grant  him  Liberty  of 
opening  a  Sl'op  and  carrying  on  his  said  Business  —  Liberty  was 
accordingly  Granted. 

Mr.  Cowdrey  appearing.  Informs  that  the  Storms  have  damni- 
fied the  Brick  Wall  at  each  end  of  the  Fortification  on  Boston 
neck,  and  that  many  of  the  Bricks  are  fallen  —  Whereupon, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Capt.  Armitage,  m''. 
Collson,  and  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  be  a  Committee  to  View  the 
[131.]  Said  Fortification,  Consider  what  is  needful  to  be  done, 
and  Report  thereon. 

The  same  Gentlemen  are  desired  also  to  View  the  Land  at  the 
South  end  of  the  Town,  sometime  since  taken  by  the  Town  Treas- 
urer in  Execution  for  part  of  Moneys  owing  to  the  Town  from 
Samuel  Kneeland  a  late  Constable,  and  Report  thereon. 

Upon  Complaint  made  that  the  Stocks  are  out  of  repair. 
-    Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  be  and  hereby  is  directed  to 
Cause  the  said  Stocks  to  be  fully  Repaired  forthwith. 

Upon  Complaint  that  the  Gate  and  Fence  about  the  North  Bur}^- 
ing  place,  want  to  be  repaired. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  and  hereby  are 
desired  to  Cause  the  Repairs  that  are  necessary  there  to  be  speed- 
ily Effected. 

Whereas,  about  the  latter  end  of  November  [133o]  last,  the 
Small  Pox  was  suffered  to  break  out  in  this  Town,  near  to  the  Mill 
Bridge,  just  at  the  beginning  of  the  Fall  Sessions  of  the  Great  and 
General  Court ;  And  the  Select  men  Apprehending  the  great 
diflficultys  that  would  accrue,  by  holding  the  said  Court  in  any  of 
the  Neighbouring  Towns  in  the  Winter  Season,  took  all  possible 
care  to  prevent  the  Spreading  of  that  Infection  ;  by  hiring  a  House, 
in  the  remote  part  of  the  Town  for  an  Hospital,  Removing  the  In- 
fected Persons  thither,  providing  them  with  all  sorts  of  Necessa- 
ries, Nurses  and  Attendants  and  Confining  them  there  during  the 
whole  Session  of  the  Court  —  All  which  has  brought  a  very  heavy 
Charge  upon  the  Town  of  Boston. 

In  Consideration  whereof  and  upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  m^  Hutchinson  be  desired  to  prepare  the  draft  of  a 
Petition,  to  be  presented  to  the  General  Court  at  their  next  Ses- 
sion, That  the  great  Expences  the  [133#]  Town  of  Boston  have 


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been  at,  upon  this  Occasion,  may  be  defray'd  out  of  the  Province 
Treasur}^  —  And  that  he  report  the  same  next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  19,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m^  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

Upon  Information  receiv'd  that  the  Small  Pox  is  rife  at  the 
Island  of  Jamaica,  and  apprehending  there  may  be  great  Danger 
of  that  Distemper  being  bro't  into  this  Town  by  Vessels  coming 
from  thence  —  For  preventing  the  same  if  possible. 

Ordered,  That  an  Address  be  drawn  to  His  Excellency  the  Gov- 
ernour,  and  Signed  by  the  Select  men.  Desiring  His  Excellency 
would  [124.]  please  to  give  orders  for  the  Stopping  all  Vessels 
coming  hither  from  that  Island,  until  the  Master  and  Men,  have  been 
duly  Examin'd  relating  to  that  Sickness  or  any  other  there,  and 
that  Capt.  Armitage  and  m^  Clarks  be  desired  to  wait  upon  the 
Governour  with  the  said  Petition. 

The  Draft  of  a  Petition  to  the  General  Court,  Praying  that 
the  Town  of  Boston  may  be  reimbursed  out  of  the  Province 
Treasury  the  Charges  they  have  been  at  for  preventing  the  Small 
Pox  from  Spreading  in  the  Town  while  the  General  Court  was 
Sitting—  Read,  —  and  the  same  being  approved  by  the  Select 
men,  was  Signed,  and  delivered  to  m''.  Hutchinson,  in  order  to  be 
presented  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  25,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsythe 
m"".  CoUson 
m'".  Clarke 

[125.]  The  Hon.  Col.  Wendell  appearing  presented  a  Letter 
which  he  received  from  Capt.  William  Beekman,  who  was  Arrived 
below,  from  New  York  and  Stop'd  by  the  Castle  from  coming  up 
to  Town  Praying  he  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  himself, 
in  Order  to  his  being  Examin'd  by  the  Select  men,  if  they  see  cause 
relating  to  the  Small  Pox. 

Ordered  That  Capt.  Beekman  have  liberty  to  appear  before  the 
Select  men  accordingly. 

The  Hon.  Col.  Wendell,  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to 
appoint  a  time  to  take  a  view  of  some  Land  belonging  to  the  Town, 
Adjoining  to  Land  of  the  said  Wendells  upon  Fort  Hill — in  order 
to  his  making  some  Proposals  to  the  Town  relating  thereto. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  Attend  on  that  Business  on 


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Fryday  next,  at  Ten  o'Clock,  And  at  the  same  time  will  make 
Enquiry  who  are  the  abutters  on  the  said  Hill,  in  Order  to  find  out 
what  P^ncroachments  have  been  made  on  the  Town's  Land  there. 

[126.]  Mr.  Bartholomew  Sutton,  Master  of  One  of  the  Fire 
Engines  appearing.  Informs  that  Capt.  John  Wendell  has  caused 
Isaac  Vergoose  to  be  Arrested  for  his  F'ines  for  Delinquencies  on 
Training  Da3's  ;  Notwithstanding  the  said  Vergoose  belongs  to  the 
said  Engine,  admitted  by  the  Select  men,  and  as  he  Apprehends, 
ought  to  be  freed  from  Trainings,  as  well  as  from  Serving  in 
Town  offices,  agreeable  to  the  Town  Votes,  from  time  to  time,  in 
that  Case  made  and  passed  —  Praying  for  Relief  in  the  Case,  and 
that  he  may  be  Excused  accordingly. 

Col.  Joseph  Heath,  the  Vendee  of  the  Boston  Township,  Num- 
ber Two,  appear'd  and  Frays  the  Select  men  would  please  to  re- 
ceive a  Sum  of  Money  which  he  is  ready  to  pay,  being  part  of  the 
Purchase  Consideration,  And  that  he  may  be  permitted  to  renew 
his  Bond  for  the  remaining  part,  for  reasons  mentioned. 

[127.]  Whereas  there  are  frequent  Complaints  that  the 
number  of  Ticket  Porters  already  admitted,  are  not  sufficient  for 
the  Business  of  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  Six  more  suitable  Persons  be  added  to  the  number, 
which  will  make  the  Number  to  be  Eighteen  in  all. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April,  27,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m"".  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant  Directed, 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesty's  Name,  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  and  other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of 
Forty  Shillings  p.  [128-]  annum  of  Freehold  in  Land  within  this 
Province  or  lerritory  at  the  least,  or  other  Estate  to  the  Value  of 
Fifty  Pounds  Sterling,  to  Conveneat  the  Town-house  upon  Wednes- 
day the  Second  of  may  next  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon  ; 
Then  and  there  to  P^lcct  and  Depute  One  or  more  Persons  (l)eing 
Free  holders  and  Resident  in  the  Town)  according  to  the  number 
set  and  limited  by  an  Act  of  the  General  assembly,  to  serve  for, 
and  Represent  them  in  a  Great  and  General  Court  or  Assembly 
appointed  to  be  Convened  held  and  kept,  for  His  majesties  Service 
at  the  Court  House  in  Boston,  upon  Wednesday  the  Thirtieth  Day 
of  May  next  ensuing,  and  so,  De  Die  in  Diem,  during  their  Ses- 
sion and  Sessions,  according  to  a  Warrant  under  the  Hand  and 
Seal  of  Edward  Winslow  Esq^  Sheriff  of  the  County  of  Suffolk,, 
bearing  Date  the  Twenty  Seventh  of  April,  in  the  Twelfth  year  of 
His  Majesties  Reign,  annoq  Domini  1739. 

[129. J    They  are  alike  Required  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders 


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and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town,  Qualified  as  the  Law 
directs,  to  meet  at  the  same  time  and  place,  to  Chuse  Two  Con- 
stables, One  Clerk  of  the  Market,  One  Hogreve,  and  to  receive 
the  Reports  of  several  Committees. 

To  agree  upon.  Conclude  and  finish  such  other  Matters  and 
Things  as  were  under  Consideration  at  former  meetings,  and  Con- 
tinued to  be  further  debated  at  this,  and  Also  such  other  matters 
as  may  be  proper  at  this  meeting,  &c.  &c. 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  m^  Gee  be  desired  to  Open  the  Town 
Meeting  on  Wednesday  next  with  Prayer,  and  that  Capt.  Forsyth 
and  m'".  Hutchinson  be  desired  to  wait  upon  him,  and  Inform  him 
of  the  Desire  of  the  Select  men,  that  he  would  Attend  that  service. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Lyman, 
be  a  Committee  to  Provide  a  Dinner  at  the  Orange  Tree  on 
Wednesday  [130]  next,  the  2*^.  of  May,  for  Thirty  five  Gentle- 
men, Who  are  desired  to  give  Orders  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  30,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m"".  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

The  Select  men  having  agreeable  to  the  Vote  and  desire  of  the 
Town,  at  their  annual  Meeting  the  12*^.  March  last  past,  Con- 
sidered the  motion  then  made  for  preventing  the  Water  which 
comes  out  of  the  Common  from  running  down  thro'  Winter  Street, 
View'd  the  place  &c.  Are  of  Opinion, 

That  Whereas  in  time  past  the  Water  from  Beacon  Street 
principally  run  across  the  Common,  and  so  took  ,its  Course  into 
Winter  Street,  the  same  is  [131.]  Now  intirely  prevented,  As 
We  apprehend  by  raising  the  Ground  in  the  Common  near  the 
Entrance  into  the  said  Street  —  So  that  now,  the  Water  from 
Beacon  Street  will  spread  over  the  Common  —  and  as  little  run 
down  thro'  Winter  Street,  as  thro'  most  Streets  in  the  Town. 

Ordered,  that  a  Report  be  accordingly  drawn  to  be  presented 
to  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  next  Wednesday. 

Whereas  it  was  also  refer'd  to  the  Select  men  to  Consider  the 
Motion  made  by  Dr.  Stuart  relating  to  the  safe  Carriage  of 
Powder  to  and  from  the  Powder  House,  to  project  Ways  and 
means  therefor  and  to  Report  thereon  —  And  they  having  Accord- 
ingly Considered  that  Affair,  are  of  opinion,  Viz^ 

That  the  safest  Way  for  Conveying  Powder  to  the  Powder 
House  is  to  do  it  by  water,  at  all  times  while  the  River  remains 
open  ;  and  therefore  that  all  Persons  [133.]  Importing  Powder 
be  obliged  to  Convey  it,  from  on  board  Ship,  in  Cover'd  Boats,  to 
the  Bottom  of  the  Common,  near  the  Powder  house,  and  that  it 
be  carried  from  the  said  Boats  to  the  Powder  house  in  a  Cover'd 
Cart  or  Carts,  unshod  ;  and  in  order  thereto,  that  the  Gentlemen 
who  may  be  Elected  to  Represent  this  Town  in  the  Great  and 
General  Court  approaching,  be  desired  and  directed  to  use  their 


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Endeavours  that  a  Law  may  be  Enacted  for  this  end,  with  a 
Penalty  annexed,  and  in  the  Winter  Season,  while  the  River  re- 
mains frozen,  that  it  be  brought  from  on  board  Ship  in  Cover'd 
Boats  to  Bull  Wharf  at  the  Soutli  end  of  the  Town,  and  from 
thence  Convey'd  to  the  Powder  house  in  Cover'd  Carts  as  afore- 
said. 

As  to  carrying  Powder  from  the  Powder  house  thro'  the  Town, 
"We  appre  hend  the  Law  already  made  and  provided  to  prevent 
danger  b}^  careless  Persons  cariying  it  thro'  the  Town  nncover'd, 
if  duly  observed,  may  be  sufficient. 

[133.]  Mr.  Winborn  appearing  Complains  that  Peter  Ran- 
dal, One  of  the  Watch  men  at  the  South  Watch  house  proves  a 
disorderly  Person,  being  often  Drunk,  when  he  should  be  upon 
Duty,  Which  he  thinks  is  his  Duty  to  Inform  the  Select  men  of, 
According  to  their  order  —  and  Prays  that  he  may  therefore  be 
dismissed  from  the  Service,  and  a  sober  Capable  Person  put  in 
his  room. 

Voted,  That  Peter  Randal  be  accordingly  dismis'd  from  further 
serving  the  Town  as  a  Watchman.  — 

And  that  William  Sample  be  Admitted  in  his  room  upon  proba- 
tion, until  the  next  Draft  day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May  2,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  Collson 
Capt.  I'orsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

[134.]  Whereas  upon  a  Motion  made  at  the  Annual  Meeting 
of  the  Town  the  12*'\  of  March  last,  It  was  refer'd  to  the  Select 
men",  to  Enquire  into  the  Circumstances  of  Wheelers  Pond,  and 
consider  the  agreement  formerly  made  between  the  Select  men  and 
Giles  Dyer  Esq',  relating  to  it's  lying  open  for  a  Watering  place 
forever  ;  They  having  accordingly  Attended  the  service,  and  taken 
advice  thereon  —  are  of  opinion  — 

That  it  is  with  the  Town  to  give  leave  for  filling  up  the  said 
Bond,  if  Ihey  see  fit  —  And  that  it  may  be  Convenient  to  have  it 
so  done  Accordingly. 

Ordered,  Tiiat  a  Report  be  drawn  to  present  to  the  Town  at 
their  meeting  this  Day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May  9  ;  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Eorsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 

[135.]    Upon  a  motion  made  by  m'.  Lodowick  m''.  Gown, 


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Praying  for  Liberty  to  open  a  Shop  at  the  North  end  of  the  Town, 
for  Grocery  &c.  It  appearhig  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
men  that  the  said  m".  Gown  brought  with  him  into  the  Town, 
Effects  sufficient  to  indemnify  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  accordingly. 

John  Boyd  is  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  having  been 
well  recommended,  Upon  Condition  m*".  Charles  Apthorp  becomes 
Bound  with  him  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Patrick  Burck  is  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters  being  well 
recommended  —  upon  Condition  that  m"".  Joseph  Calef  becomes 
Bound  with  him  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Jonathan  Neley,  being  well  recommended  is  admitted  One  of 
the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon  Condition  that  Capt.  Forsyth  becomes 
Bound  [136,]  With  him,  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  as  the  Law 
directs. 

Timothy  Harney  being  well  recommended  is  admitted  One  of  the 
Tickets  Porters,  Upon  Condition  that  m"".  Luce,  m"".  marshall  or 
m^  Pitts  become  Bound  with  him,  to  the  Town  Treasurer  as  the 
Law  directs. 

Mr.  Nathaniel  Wardell  jun^  being  present  Informs  That,  ac- 
cording to  the  V^ote  and  order  of  the  Town,  at  their  annual  Meet- 
ing the  12^'\  of  March  last  past,  and  being  thereto  appointed  and 
Impowered,  at  his  own  Cost  and  Charge,  He  has  Erected  an 
Engine  for  Weighing  of  'Hay  bro't  to  Market,  at  the  South  end  of 
the  Town,  and  Orange  Street,  and  made  a  Tryal  of  it,  having 
already  Weigh'd  several  Carts  with  their  loads  of  Hay,  and  finds 
it  to  answer  the  end  well,  and  that  the  same  is  performed  with 
Ease  and  Expedition  —  And  therefore  Prays,  that  if  there  any 
further  agreements  to  be  enter'd  [137.]  into,  or  directions  to  be 
given  him,  by  the  Select  men,  in  order  to  his  proceeding  in  the 
Business  of  Weighing  of  Ha}'  to  which  Office,  he  was  Appointed 
as  aforesaid,  that  he  may  receive  them. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May  11,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'*, 
m*".  Clarke 

Mr.  Nathanael  Wardell  Jun'".  Appeared  before  the  Select  men 
—  and  having  been  Chosen  and  .appointed  to  be  Weigher  of  Hay, 
by  the  Inhabitants  at  a  Publick  Town  Meeting,  the  12  March  last 
past,  he  was  now  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  that  Office, 
by  m"".  Justice  Lyman. 

Ordered,  That  the  By-Law  for  Weighinor  of  Hay  bro't  to  Mar- 
ket, which  was  approved  by  the  Court  of  General  Sessions  of  the 
Peace  for  the  County  of  Suffolk  the  of  Feb.  1738  [138.]  Be 
printed,  And  that  One  Hundred  Copies  thereof  be  lodg'd  in  the 
Town  Clerks  office,  to  be  disposed  of  according  to  the  Direction  of 
the  Select  men. 

Whereas,  m^  Nathanael  Wardell  Jun^  according  to  his  own 
proposal  and  agreement  with  the  Select  men  relating  to  the  Erect- 


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ing  an  Engine  for  weighing  of  Hay,  as  Entred  the  2P'.  of  Feb. 
last,  is  quietly  and  peaceably  to  Surrender  and  Deliver  up  the  said 
Engine  and  Appurtenances  to  the  same  belonging  unto  the  Select 
men  of  the  Town  for  the  time  being,  for  the  Use  and  Improvement 
of  the  said  Town  forever,  at  the  Expiration  of  the  Term  of  Seven 
Years,  Commencing  from  the  Erecting  the  said  Engine,  and  his 
Appointment  as  the  Weigher  of  Hay,  or  other  sooner  Determina- 
tion of  his  Officiating  in  that  Office,  by  reason  of  his  Misbehaving 
therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  prepare  a  Bond  of  the  Penalty 
of  Two  Hundred  [139.]  Pounds,  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  for  the 
faithful  performance  of  his  said  Engagement  entered  into  with  the 
Selectmen,  as  aforementioned. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May  16.  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
m"".  Hutchinson 

The  Select  men  present,  having  Signed  the  Return  on  the  Sher- 
iffs Precept  for  Choice  of  Representatives,  Order  that  m\  Savell 
carry  it  to  the  other  Gentlemen  to  be  Signed  by  them  also  —  And 
that  he  take  care  to  deliver  it  forthwith  to  a  Constable  in  Order  to 
his  Warning  and  Summoning  the  Gentlemen  Elected  to  Attend 
the  Service,  and  to  return  the  Precept  to  the  Town  Clerk,  by  him 
to  be  delivered  to  the  Sheriff. 

This  Day  was  Let  to  m^  Solomon  Kneeland  [140.]  Felmonger, 
A  Certain  Peice  of  Land,  at  the  South  end  of  Boston,  Bounded 
Westerly  on  Orange  Street,  Sixteen  feet ;  Northerly  on  said  Knee- 
lands  Land,  One  Hundred  and  fourteen  feet ;  Easterly  on  James 
Day's  Land,  Sixteen  feet ;  Southerly  on  the  House  and  Land  of 
Samuel  Haley,  One  Hundied  and  fourteen  feet;  for  One  Year 
next  ensuing  commencing  this  Day  for  Four  Pounds  p.  annum  to 
be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  —  which  said  peice  of  Land  was 
taken  by  Execution  upon  Judgment  recovered,  at  the  Inferior 
Court  of  Common  pleas  for  Suffollt ;  Recorded  in  the  Registry  of 
Deeds  for  said  County  the  7'"^.  August  1736  Lib  52,  folio  230. 

Mr.  William  Owen  Appearing  Complains  of  the  Nusance  near 
to  his  Shop  in  Dock  Square — and  Prays  that  the  same  mav  be 
removed  as  soon  as  possible. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  n/.  Richard  [141.]  Barnard  to  dig  up 
the  Ground  in  Hull  Street  at  the  North  end  of  the  Town,  in  Order 
to  lay  a  Drain  from  his  House  there  into  the  Common  Shoar  run- 
ning from  the  North  Burying  place  into  'the  Mill  Pond ;  Upon 
Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good,  the  Ground  again  and 
keep  it  in  good  repair  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men  from 
time  to  time. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  May  23,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 


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Capt.  Armitage 
m\  Collsoii 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m^  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

Whereas  Complauit  is  made,  that  the  Gutters  of  the  Pavement 
at  the  Head  of  School  Street  are  laid  so  low,  that  it  renders  the 
Passage  of  Carts,  Coaches,  &c.  across  the  same,  very  difficult, 
and  is  very  inconvenient  for  the  Inhabitants,  and  it  being  moved 
that  the  [142.]  Same  be  remedied. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Pavement  be  Alter'd,  so  as  to  make  it 
more  Commodious  for  Passengers,  Carts  &c.  and  that  the  Hon. 
John  Jeffries  Esq^,  Capt.  Armilage  and  m"".  Collson  be  a  Committee 
to  take  care  that  it  be  effected  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Mr.  Nathanael  AVardell  Jun'.  being  present  Executed  a  Bond 
to  the  Town  Treasurer  of  the  Penalty  of  £200,  for  surrendering 
quiet  and  peaceable  Possession  of  the  Engine  lately  Erected  in 
Orange  Street  for  Weighing  of  Hay,  to  the  Select  men  for  the 
time  being  at  the  Expiration  of  Seven  years  —  agreeable  to  his 
Proposals,  as  Entred  the  21,  Feb.  last. 

Thomas  Phelan  being  well  recommended  is  adinitted  One  of  the 
Ticket  Porters,  upon  Condition  that  m*^.  Edward  Langdon,  becomes 
Bound  with  him,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Cowdrev,  VV inborn  and  Chambers  [143.]  appear'd  in 
behalf  of  themselves  and  others  the  Watchmen  of  the  Town — 
Informing  that  the  Town  is  considerably  in  Arrears  for  their 
Wages,  there  being  no  Money  in  the  Town  Tretisury  —  And 
Whereas  their  dependance  is  much  upon  their  Monthly  Allowances 
They  Humbly  Pray  the  Select  men  would  please  to  take  their  d  ffi- 
culties  under  Consideration,  in  Older  to  find  out  some  VVay  for 
their  relief  in  the  Premisses. 

Ordered,  That  m'.  Savell  Notify  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  to 
Attend  next  Wednesday. 

William  Weeks  with  his  Wife  and  Three  Children  being  come 
into  Town  from  Dorchester  in  Order  to  dwell  here  and  has  Open'd 
a  Shop,  without  leave  first  had  —  being  sent  for  appear'd  —  and 
Says  he  has  been  here  about  Plight  Weeks,  and  lives  in  a  House 
of  Deacon  Clough's  at  the  South  end.  He  was  directed  to  procure 
sufficient  Bonds  men  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  men  at  farthest  on  Wednesday  the  G.  June  next. 

[144:.]  Whereas  the  Committee  of  the  Select  men  ai)pointed 
to  &et  Posts  and  Rails  from  Common  to  Beacon  Street,  as  Entred 
the  29"\  March  last,  have  begun  to  lay  Dii't  to  prevent  the  Waters 
running  a  cross  the  High  way,  and  have  fiU'd  up  several  holes,  and 
low  places  in  the  Common. 

Voted.  That  the  said  Committee  be  desired  to  proceed  further 
therein,  as  they  shall  think  fit. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  May  28,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon  John  Jeferies  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


181 


Caleb  L3^n]an  Esq'. 

In^  Clarke 

m'".  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Pethiiel  Whiting  Commander  of  the  Brig  Industry  being 
present  Informs  that  One  John  Smith  a  Sailor,  born  in  England, 
to  whom  he  gave  his  Passage  from  the  Island  of  Spanisli  Town  for 
his  Work  [145.]  is  fallen  sick,  in  his  Voyage  hither  that  he  is  in 
a  vei-y  weak  Condition,  has  no  Effects  No  Wages  due.  Nor  Friends 
to  relieve  him  And  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to  take  his 
Case  into  Consideration,  and  give  orders  thereon  —  Accordingly — ^ 

The  Select  men  Apprehending  the  said  John  Smith  to  be  a 
proper  Person  to  be  received  into  the  Almshouse  at  the  Province 
Charge  Recommended  him  by  their  Certificate  to  the  Gentlemen 
the  Overseers  of  the  Poor. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at  the 
rate  of  Eleven  Shilling  p.  Bushel,  and  Three  Shillings  and  Six 
pence  p.  Bushel,  Allow'd  for  Charges,  Which  is  as  follows.  Viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  loaf  3  3 

Wheaten  4.  13 

Household  6.  6 

Six  penny  Wheaten  loaf  1^    12.  12 

[14G.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May  29,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  E3q^ 
Capt.  Amitage 
m^.  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m"".  Clarke 

Capt.  Ephraira  Jackson  Commander  of  the  Ship  Barwick, 
together  wiih  m'.  Samuel  Dowse  gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer, 
in  t!)e  Sum  of  Two  Hundred  and  Fifty  Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the 
Town  of  Boston  from  all  Charges  which  may  arise  on  acco*  of 
Forty  Six  Passengers,  Imported  in  the  Ship  Barwick  from 
Ireland. 

Juen.  2.  1739. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  n;'.  James  Dolbeare  to  dig  up  the  Pave- 
ment and  open  the  Ground  In  Union  Street  in  order  to  Clear  the 
Drain  running  from  his  House  in  said  Street  into  the  [147.] 
Common  Shoie  there  —  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  cause 
the  Ground  and  Pavement  to  be  made  good  again,  and  keep  the 
same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
men. 

June  6,  1739. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m'".  Jonathan  Williams  to  dig  up  the  Pave- 
ment in  Cold  lane,  and  to  Open  the  Ground,  in  Order  to  Clear  and 
repair  the  Drain  running  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore 
in  the  said  Lane  —  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  cause  the 
Ground  and  Pavement  to  be  made  good  again.  And  that  he  keep 
the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  men. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  6,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
m''.  Clarke 

[148.]  Voted,  That  m"".  Treasurer  Wadsworth  be  desired  to 
draw  out  the  Province  Acco'.  of  Money  due  to  the  Town,  in  order 
to  its  being  presented  for  Payment. 

Elizabeth  Fisher,  Widow  of  Benjamin  Fisher  late  of  Maiden, 
Miller  Deceased,  being  present.  Informs,  that  her  Husband  the 
said  Benjamin  Fisher  and  family  lived  at  Maiden  about  Two  Years, 
where  he  follow'd  his  Calling,  and  was  unfortunately  Drowned, 
Since  which,  Viz^  in  April  last  She  with  her  Family  Viz^  Six 
Children  came  to  dwell  in  this  Town,  and  has  hired  a  House  of 
m^  Clough,  at  the  upper  end  of  Long  lane.  She  was  directed  to 
procure  Suretys  and  give  Bond  according  to  Law  to  Indemnify  the 
Town  from  Charge  ;  and  Whereas  She  proposes,  m"".  Stokes  m"". 
Gold  and  m'^.  Chandler,  for  Bondsmen  —  The  Select  men  accept 
of  either  Two  of  them  —  and  the  Town  Clerk  directed  to  prepare  a 
Bond  accordingly. 

[149.]  Whereas  m'".  Thomas  Fisher  gave  Bond  to  the  Town 
Treasurer,  the  22,  Dec.  17^36.  to  Indemnify  the  Town  on  acco*.  of 
John  Lashley,  A  Person  bro't  by  him  from  St.  Georges  to  this 
Town  —  Which  Person  became  a  Charge  to  the  Town  to  the  Sum 

of  as  appears  b}^  the  Overseers  acco*.  And  m''.  Fisher  being 

present  according  to  Order  He  has  Promised  the  Select  men  to 
defra}'  the  said  Charge  as  soon  as  he  possibly  can ;  and  in  Order 
thereto  to  Supply  the  Town  with  Fifteen  Cord  of  good  Fire  Wood, 
for  the  Almshouse,  in  August  next  in  part. 

Mr.  Samuel  Tyley  presented  Two  Executions  Viz'.  One  against 
Ichabod  Paddock,  and  another  for  Possession  of  part  of  the 
Wooden  Shops  on  the  Town  Dock,  recover'd  of  the  Heirs  of  James 
Everill  at  the  Superiour  Court  in  1738 — and  Also  an  account 
amounting  to  £.  18.  3  —  due  to  him  for  Writings  &c.  which 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'",  was  desired  to  Discharge. 

[150.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  7,  1739. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 

Capt.  Armitage 

m^  CoUson 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq'*. 

m^  Clarke 

m"".  Hutchinson 
Select  men  take  Possession  of  Shops  &c.  on  the  Dock, 
(marginal  note  —  minute  of  the  affair  being  omitted) 

[151.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June,  8,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"^. 
Capt.  Armitage 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


183 


Capt.  Forsyth 
Capt.  Lyman 
m^.  Clarke 

Upon  Information  receiv'd,  that  the  Small  Pox  is  broke  out  at 
Newport  on  Rhode  Island,  and  is  likely  to  prevail  there  —  Upon  a 
Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  a  Petition  be  drawn  to  His  Excellency  the  Govern- 
our  desiring  that  he  would  please  to  give  orders  to  the  Com- 
manding Officer  of  the  Castle  to  Stop  all  Vessells  from  coming  up  to 
Town,  who  shall  arrive  from  thence,  before  the  Masters  or  others 
have  been  Examin'd  relating  to  the  said  Distemper. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  11,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

CoUson 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m"".  Clarke 

[152  •]  The  Select  men  being  informed  that  a  Vessell  is 
arriv'd  from  Rhode  Island  having  the  Small  Pox  on  board,  and  is 
now  at  Anchor  off  Rainsford's  Island. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  Write  a  Letter  to 
m"".  Waters  in  the  name  of  the  Select  men,  Desiring  him  strictly  to 
Observe  the  Law  respecting  Persons  coming  to  that  Island,  and  to 
prevent  Persons  from  coming  off  the  Island  to  this  or  the  neigh- 
bouring Towns,  while  the  Small  Pox  is  there,  without  leave  from 
lawful  Authority.  And  also  to  Caution  him  to  take  care  that  all 
Persons  occasioning  an}^  Charge  at  the  Hospital,  Pay  and  Dis- 
charge the  same  themselves. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  12,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
m''.  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[153.]  Upon  application  made  to  us  by  Capt.  Samuel  Forst 
Master  of  the  Schooner  Whalefin,  Viz*,  by  m"".  Ebenezer  Austin  a 
Passenger  with  the  said  Foi-st  from  the  Island  of  St.  Christophers, 
who  was  present,  and  Informs  that  the  said  Vessel  is  Stop'd  below 
by  His  Majesty's  Castle  on  acco*.  of  the  Small  Pox  at  that  Island, 
and  the  said  master  is  not  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town,  Praying- 
he  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  in  order  to  his  being  Examin'd 
&c. 

And  Two  of  His  Majesty's  Justices  being  present  with  the 
Selectmen,  and  Apprehending  no  Danger  of  Infection,  they  Signed 
a  Certificate,  for  permitting  the  said  Master  to  come  up  to  Town 
in  Order  to  his  being  Examined  on  Oath  relating  to  the  said  Dis- 
temper. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  13,  1739. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Arinitage 
m'.  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
m"".  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[154.]  Wherens  Complaint  is  made,  that  the  Trench  made 
for  Carrying  the  Water  before  the  Water  houses  in  Merchants 
Row,  doth  not  answer  the  End  propos'd,  but  rather  proves  a  nu- 
sance,  by  reason  of  it's  not  being  Paved  —  And  Whereas  the  Pav- 
ing the  same  will  cost  Considerable,  and  not  fully  Answer  the  End, 
as  We  apprehend,  Unless  the  Abutters  will  also  join  and  Pave 
their  parts  —  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''.  Capt.  Armitage,  m'. 
Collson,  and  m'".  Hutchinson  be  a  Committee  to  take  the  Care  of 
this  Affair,  Who  are  desired  to  treat  with  the  Gentlemen  who  are 
the  Abutters,  about  the  same  —  And  Provided  those  Gentlem.en 
will  Agree  with  the  Select  men  to  do  their  part  of  the  said  Pave- 
ment—  That  then  and  in  that  Case,  the  other  part  be  also  done  at 
the  Charge  of  the  Town,  so  far  as  to  carry  the  Water  into  the 
Town  Dock. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'^.  Capt.  armitage,  m'^. 
Collson,  &  m"".  Hutchinson  [155.]  Be  a  Committee,  who  are 
hereby  desired  to  treat  with  the  lion.  Thomas  Palmer  Esq^  and 
others  about  Conveying  the  Water  running  before  their  Warehouses 
in  Corn  Market,  so  as  may  best  accommodate  the  Town  and  the 
abutters,  and  prevent  the  nusance  Occasional  by  the  Stoppage  of 
the  Water  before  the  Sun  Tavern. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt. 
Forsyth,  Capt.  Lyman,  m"".  Clarke,  and  m"".  LIntchinson  be  a  Com- 
mittee to  Settle  the  Accounts  with  the  Towns  Tenants  in  Dock 
Square,  in  order  to  a  full  adjustment  with  them,  and  also  to  Con- 
sider what  Rent  may  be  proper  to  be  set  upon  each  of  those  Tene- 
ments, when  they  come  to  be  Let  or  Leased  anew,  and  for  how 
long  a  time  — And  to  Report  thereon,  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  the  Visitation  of  the  Publick  Schools  within  the 
Town,  Pursuant  to  a  Vote  and  order  of  the  Inhabitants  at  a 
Publick  meeting  the  1'2"\  of  March  last,  be  attended  on 
Monday  the  25*'\  of  June  [156.]  Current,  and  that  Caleb  Lyman 
Esq^  and  m*".  Clarke  be  desired  to  wait  upon  II is  Excellency  the 
Governour,  and  to  inform  him,  it  is  the  desire  of  the  Select  men 
that  His  Excellency  would  please  to  Honour  them  with  His  Com- 
pany in  the  said  Visitation. 

The  other  Gentlemen  Chosen  to  Accompany  the  Select  men  on 
that  Occasion,  are  as  follows  Viz*. 

The  Hon.  William  Duramer  Esq'^. 

The  Hon.  John  Osborne  Esq'". 

The  Hon.  Josiah  Willard  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 


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185 


The  Rev.  Joseph  Sewall,  D.D. 

The  Rev.  in'".  Thomas  Prince 

The  Rev.  m'".  Charles  Chauncy 

The  Rev.  m\  Mather  Byles 

The  Rev.  m^  Ellis  Gray 
William  Weeks  and  Mary  his  Wife  with  their  Three  Children, 
Namely  Elizabeth,  Lemuel,  and  Hezekiah  Weeks,  are  admitted 
Inhabitants,  Edward  Capen  of  Dorchester  haviug  given  Bond,  to 
the  [157.]  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred 
Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  on  their  Ac- 
count, according  to  Law. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  20,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Eorsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m^  Clarke 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  obtain  a  List  of  the  Persons 
Licensed  as  Innholders  and  Retailers  the  last  Year  within  the 
Town  of  Boston,  from  the  Clerk  of  the  Peace,  and  lay  the  same 
before  the  Select  men  next  Wednesday. 

Voted,  That  the  Maish  on  Boston  Neck  formerly  Improved  by 
Col.  Lamb,  and  the  last  Year  was  Let  to  m''.  David  Collson,  be 
and  hereby  is  Let  to  the  snid  Collson  for  the  year  Current,  He 
Paying  to  the  Town  Treasurer  for  the  Use  of  the  [158.]  Town, 
the  Sum  of  Ten  Pounds  for  the  same,  According  to  his  Desire  as 
Entred  the  17"\  January  last. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  — 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Treasurer  and  Town  Clerk  be  desired  to 
lay  before  the  Select  men  a  List  of  the  Leases  of  the  Towns 
Estate,  which  are  Expired  or  are  near  Expiring,  that  so  seasonable 
Advertisement  may  be  given,  according  to  the  Direction  of  the 
Town  for  the  Leasing  them  anew. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  m"".  Cooper  and  m'".  Checkley  be  desired 
to  accompany  the  Select  men  in  their  Visiting  the  Publick  Schools 
on  Monday  next,  in  the  room  of  the  Rev.  m"".  Byles  and  m"".  Gray. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Thomas  Cusliing  JuiV.  and  m"".  Edward 
Bromfield  l)e  also  desired  to  accompany  the  Select  men  in  their 
said  Visitation. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  [159.]  Be  desired  to 
acquaint  the  Hon.  Gentlemen  of  His  Majesties  Council  who  are 
Chosen  to  accompany  the  Select  men  in  their  Visitation  of  the 
Schools,  of  the  said  Select  men's  desire. 

Voted,  That  m"".  Cowdrey  wait  on  the  Gentlemen,  the  IMinisters 
Chosen  to  accompany  the  Select  men  in  the  Visitation,  with  m'. 
Cashing  and  m'".  l>romfield  and  Acquaint  them  of  the  Selectmens 
desire,  And  that  he  be  directed  to  Notify  the  Several  Schoolmasters 
of  the  time  appointed  for  the  Visitation,  and  that  he  Invite  the 


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said  Schoolmasters  and  Ushers  to  dine  with  the  Select  men  on 
that  Day. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  L3'man  be  desired  to 
provide  a  Dinner  for  about  Thirty  Gentlemen  at  the  orange  tree 
on  Monday  next. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  21,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
m\  Clarke 

[160.]  Capt.  Nathanael  Richards  Master  of  the  Sloop  Young 
Club  from  New  York,  being  present  was  Sworn  b}^  m".  Justice 
Henchman,  and  Declares,  That  he  Sail'd  from  New  York  about 
Eleven  Days  ago ;  That  the  Small  Pox  was  then  in  the  City  in 
some  places  ;  That  his  Company  are  Eight  men  and  a  Boy,  Who 
have  all  had  the  Small  Pox  formerly,  and  are  all  in  good  health, 
That  his  Cargo  Consists  of  Cotton  Wool,  Rice  Bread  Flour,  Pease, 
Plunk,  Brazilleto  and  Mehogony  Wood,  That  all  the  Cotton  came 
out  of  a  Vessel  which  arriv'd  there  from  St.  Thomas's,  Two  Days 
before  he  took  it  on  board. 

Ordered  That  Capt.  Richards  lye  off  in  the  Road,  and  keep  his 
Men  on  Board  until  further  Order,  and  attend  on  the  Select  men 
on  Saturday  next  at  Ten  o'Clock,  in  the  Forenoon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  23,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitfige 
m'".  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'". 
m^  Clarke 
m'^.  Hutchinson 

[161.]  Capt.  Nathanael  Richards  appearing  according  to  Order, 
and  desiring  Liberty  to  come  to  the  AVharf  in  order  to  Unlade  — 
The  Selectmen  not  apprehending  any  danger  —  Gave  Liberty 
accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jnne  27,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsj'th 

Daniel  Henchman  Esq'",  in  behalf  of  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor, 
desires  Liberty  to  open  the  Ground  in  the  Common,  in  order  to 
lay  a  Drain  from  the  Alms  house. 

Memoradum  July  2,  1739. 

Mary  Fisher  Widow  of  Benjamin  Fisher  late  of  Maiden,  Miller 
Deceased,  is  admitted  an  Inhabitant  with  Six  Children,  namely, 
Sarah,  Hannah,  Elizabeth,  Mary,  John  and  Mercy,  Joseph  Wilson 


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of  Maiden,  and  Jonathan  Chandler  of  [16^,]  Boston,  having 
given  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred 
Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  5,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'". 
m".  Clarke 
m''.  Hutchinson 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  Daniel  Henchman  Esq^  as  Entred  the 
27  June  last. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Capt.  Armitage,  m^ 
Collson,  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  and  m^  Clarke  be  a  Committee,  to 
Consider  what  may  be  proper  to  be  done  in  answer  to  the  said 
Motion,  and  Report  thereon. 

Mess""'.  Parker  and  Blanchard  appear'd  and  Informs  That 
Deacon  Samuel  Bridgham  desires  Liberty  to  Erect  a  Tomb  within 
the  [163.]  Old  Burying  place,  in  Order  to  Interr  therein  his 
Relatives  which  now  lye  buiied  near  together  in  said  Burying 
place. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Capt.  Armitage,  m'". 
Collson,  and  m^  Clarke  be  a  Committee  to  Consider  of  this  affair, 
to  View  the  place,  and  to  give  Liberty  therefor,  Provided  they  do 
not  see  any  inconvenience  therein. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  10,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
m^  Clarke 

John  Robinson,  Master  of  the  Schooner  Mermaid  from  the  Coast 
of  Guinea,  being  sent  for  appear'd,  and  was  Sworn  by  m'".  Justice 
Lyman  and  being  Examin'd,  on  oath,  Declares,  as  follows.  That 
he  came  from  the  River  Gambo,  Two  and  Forty  Days  ago,  with 
Eleven  White  men  on  board,  and  Fifty  Slaves  ;  That  they  had  the 
[164.]  Small  Pox,  on  board,  five  Months  ago,  for  about  Ten 
Weeks,  one  Hundred  and  Forty  leagues  up  the  River  Gambo ; 
that  he  buried  Two  Whites  and  One  Black ;  that  afterwards  he 
burnt  Brimstone  in  the  Vessel  and  Cleansed  her  with  all  possible 
care  Viz^  in  February  last,  Since  which  no  Person  has  been  Sick 
of  that  Distemper,  but  that  they  have  had  the  Measles,  and  Flux 
on  board,  that  the  Flux  continues  among  the  Slaves,  but  the 
measles  is  not  now  among  them.  That  they  have  lost  Fifteen 
Slaves  of  the  Flux,  in  said  River  and  in  their  Passage  and  that 
they  buried  two  in  Sight  of  Cape  Cod,  Yesterday ;  That  3  Whites 
and  4  Blacks  have  had  the  Small  Pox,  that  all  the  White  men 
on  board  have  had  the  Small  Pox ;  That  the  negroes  are  all 


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youDg  under  Twenty  years  of  age ;  That  he  took  out  all  his 
Water  Casks  and  Cleansed  them,  but  the  Ballast  had  not  been 
Shifted. 

The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  above  Declaration,  are 
of  Opinion  it  is  [165.]  Convenient  the  said  Vessell  bs  visited, 
and, 

Therefore  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Caleb 
Lyman  Esq^  and  m'.  Clarke  be  and  hereby  are  desired  to  take  a 
Doctor,  with  them,  and  to  go  on  board  said  Schooner,  Now  in  the 
Road,  and  to  make  a  Strict  Enquiry  into  the  Circumstances  of 
»  said  Vessel,  and  Slaves,  and  that  they  Report  thereon  as  soon  as 
may  be. 

The  Gentlemen  above  named,  accompanied  by  Doctor  Davis  and 
Doctor  Rand  having  Visited  the  said  Schooner,  They  Report  as 
follows,  Viz'. 

That  they  found  about  Twelve  of  the  Slaves  on  board  Sick  of 
the  Fever  and  Flux,  and  that  there  is  a  very  dangerous  Stench  on 
board,  and  'tis  theii*  Opinion,  It  is  necessary  for  the  safety  of  the 
Town,  that  the  said  Vessell  be  not  permitted  to  come  to  the 
Wharf,  for  the  present,  but  that  she  be  sent  down  to  IJainsford 
Island,  or  some  other  Convenient  place,  in  order  for  the  Airing  and 
Cleansing  the  vessell,  and  Shifting  her  Ballast,  and  for  airing  and 
taking  Care  of  the  Slaves,  and  that  they  put  on  Shore  all  their 
Casks. 

Accordingly  a  Number  of  His  Majesties  Justices  [166.]  being 
present,  a  Warrant  was  drawn  for  carrying  the  said  Schooner 
down  to  Rainsfords  Island  &c.  there  to  remain  until  further  order 
from  lawful  Authority;  Signed  by  the  Hon.  William  Dudle^y  and 
Anthony  Stoddard  Esq".  Samuel  Sewall,  Samuel  Adams,  Caleb 
Lyman  and  Daniel  Henchman  Esq",  with  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  11,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Cnpt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m^  Clarke 

Mary  Mordock  lately  from  Brunswick  being  present  according  to 
Order,  She  was  directed  to  appear  again  next  Wednesday,  with 
sufficient  Bondsmen,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

July  16,  1739. 

[167.]  Liberty  is  granted  to  Thomas  Smith  Esq^  to  Dig  up 
the  Pavement  and  open  the  Ground  before  his  House  in  Dock 
Square,  in  order  to  repair  the  Boxing  and  Stop  the  Tides  from 
flowing  into  his  Cellar  —  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make 
good  the  Ground  and  Pavement  again,  and  keep  the  same  in 
repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  20,  1739. 
*  Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


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Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m''.  Clarke 

Capt.  Armitage,  m'.  Colison,  Capt,  Lyman  and  m'.  Clarke  being 
de'^ired  by  m''.  James  Hornby  to  inspect  and  view  a  defective 
Chimney  in  Fish  Street,  in  a  House  adjoining  to  him  belonging  to 

 Gwin,  in  the  present  Tenure  [168.]   and  Occupa  ion  of 

John  Brewster, —  They  having  attended  that  Service,  Accom- 
panied by  m^  John  Wells  a  Mason,  Report  thereon  as  fol- 
lows, 

That  they  found  the  said  Chimney,  very  defective  and  in  danger 
of  falling  —  and  therefore  Ordered  that  the  same  be  forthwith  taken 
down  or  Repair'd  and  amended  if  it  may  be  done,  and  Warned 
the  occupier  m^  John  Brewster  against  making  or  keeping  Fire 
therein  upon  Penalty  of  the  Law  in  that  Case  made  and  pro- 
vided. 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'.  Major  Sewall  and  Capt. 
Henchman,  tiiree  of  the  Gentlemen  appointed  a  Committee  for 
building  the  Work  house,  appeared,  and  Inform  that  the  said 
Work  house  is  now  Compleatly  finished,  and  ready  to  be  offered  to 
the  Town,  for  the  Use  intended  and  m'.  Edward  Bromfield  also 
One  of  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  appearing  with  them  Informs  that 
there  is  also  prepared  a  Body  of  By  Laws  or  orders  for  regulating 
said  House  [169. J  drawn  up  which  they  are  ready  to  lay  befoie 
the  Town  for  their  Consideration,  and  approbation,  if  they  see 
cause  —  And  the  said  Gentlemen  desire  that  these  Two  Articles 
may  be  inserted  in  the  next  Warrant  for  Calling  a  Town  Meet- 
ing. As  Also  the  Choice  of  one  overseer  of  the  Poor,  in  the 
room  of  Henry  Dering  Esq',  who  has  declined  serving  in  that 
office. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant,  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesty's  Name,  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town,  duly  Qualified  as  the  Law  directs,  to  Convene  at 
the  Town  house,  on  Fryday  the  Twenty  Seventh  of  July  Current, 
at  Three  O'Clock  Afternoon,  then  and  there  to  Chuse  one  Overseer 
of  the  Poor,  and  Two  Collectors  of  Taxes,  to  Receive  a  Report  of 
the  Committee  for  Building  the  Work  house  ;  to  Consider  of  orders 
for  Regulating  the  same,  and  to  do  what  may  then  be  thought 
Necessary  and  proper  to  be  done  thereupon  ;  to  receive  the  Reports 
of  Committees  on  other  affairs;  and  to  agree  upon  [170.]  Con- 
clude and  finish  such  other  matters  and  things  as  were  under  Con- 
sideration at  former  Meetings,  and  Continued  to  be  further  debated 
this,  and  also  such  other  Matters  as  may  be  proper  for  their  Con- 
sideration at  this  meeting,  &c.  &c. 

The  List  of  Licensed  Persons  within  the  Town  of  Boston  in  the 
year,  1738,  transmitted  to  the  Select  men  by  the  Clerk  of  the 
Peace  for  the  County  of  Suffolk,  having  been  Considered  by 
them,  They  have  noted  in  the  margin  thereof,  against  the  Names 
of  such  as  are  since  Removed,  married  and  Dead. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  25,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  CoUson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 

Colonel  Joseph  Heath  being  present  [171.]  Informs,  That  he 
is  ready  to  pay  part  of  the  Money  due  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  for 
the  purchase  of  one  of  the  Townships,  and  that  Joshua  Winslow 
Esq"",  is  also  ready  to  pay  a  part  of  the  said  money,  with  the  Inter- 
est due  to  this  Day. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  be  desired  to  Receive 
the  Money  they  are  ready  to  Pay,  and  Endorse  the  same  on  Col. 
Heath's  Bond,  in  his  Keeping. 

Samuel  Adams  Esq',  and  m'.  Edward  Gray  appeared  and  pre- 
sented a  Petition  to  the  Select  men,  that  they  would  please  (by 
vertue  of  the  authority  vested  in  them  by  Law)  to  lay  out  Bar- 
ton's Rope  Walk  formerly  so  Called,  for  a  High  Way  for  the  Town, 
for  reasons  mentioned.  Read. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  27,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 

[172.]  Upon  application  made  by  George  Cradock  Esq'. 
Praying  the  Select  men  to  view  a  Building  he  had  Erected  on  his 
Wharf  at  the  South  end  of  the  Town,  near  Orange  Street,  with 
design  of  using  and  Improving  the  same  for  Distilling  Rum  &c. 
Desiring  they  would  approve  thereof,  and  assign  it  for  that  use, 
Agreeable  to  the  Law,  in  that  Case  provided, 

Whereupon, 

The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq',  and  Samuel  SewallEsq'.  Two 
of  His  Majesty's  Justices  of  the  Peace,  together  with  the  Select 
men,  having  View'd  the  said  place  —  Do  approve  of  and  Allow  the 
same. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  30,  1 739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 

Pursuant  to  the  Vote  and  order  of  the  [173.]  Town  at  a  Pub- 
lick  Town  Meeting,  on  Fryday  last,  the  27'^.  Current,  Impowering 
the  Select  men  thereunto  —  .The  following  Advertisement  was  this 
Day  Printed  in  the  Publick  News  Papers,  by  order  of  the  Select 
viz^ 


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191 


"  Whereas  Sundry  Tenements  belonging  to  the  Town  of  Boston, 
Situate  in  Dock  Square,  are  to  be  Let  —  Notice  is  hereby  given 
that  the  Select  men  of  said  Town,  will  meet  at  the  Town  house 
every  Wednesday  between  Three  and  Six  o'Clock  afternoon,  until 
the  Twentieth  Day  of  August  next,  in  order  to  agree  with  such 
Persons  who  shall  appear  to  hire  the  same." 

By  order  of  the  Select  men 

"  Dated  the  28*^.  July  1739."  "  Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk." 

Upon  Publishing  the  foregoing  advertisement  m"".  Joseph 
Brandon,  appear'd  and  Desired  to  Hire  the  Two  Shops  next 
adjoining  to  the  Tenements  in  the  Occupation  of  Thomas  Hub- 
bard Esq^ 

[1*74:.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  1,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m'.  Clarke 

Sundry  Persons  who  are  in  the  present  Possession  of  the  Towns 
Shops  on  the  Dock,  being  sent  for.  Several  of  them  appear'd  — 
and  they  were  inform'd  of  the  Arrears  of  Rent  which  are  due  to 
the  Town,  from  them  respectively  —  and  they  were  Notified  and 
desired  to  appear  again  next  Wednesday,  and  to  pay  the  same  to 
the  Town  Treasurer —  That  the  Select  men  might  seasonably  treat 
with  such  of  them  as  desired  to  take  Leases  of  any  of  the  said 
Shops. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  8.  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m"".  CoUson 
m^  Clarke 

[175.]  Mr.  Samuel  Butler  Sadler,  Desires  to  hire  upon  Lease 
the  Brick  Tenement  in  his  present  occupation  in  Dock  Square, 
Viz^  N^  2. 

Mr.  Robert  Browning  Brazier,  Desires  to  hire  One  of  the  Towns 
Shops  in  Dock  Square,  Viz*.  N^.  

Mr.  Richard  Cotta  Peruke  maker.  Desires  to  hire  one  of  the 
Town's  Shops  in  Dock  Square  in  his  present  Occupation,  Viz*. 
N^  5 

Mr.  John  Davis  Taylor,  Desires  to  hire  One  of  the  Towns  Shops 
in  Dock  Square,  Viz*.  N**.  6. 

Whereas  Several  Butchers  in  this  Town  have  put  up  Rails  on  the 
Tops  of  Posts  before  their  Shops,  to  which  they  have  fastned 
Hooks  for  hanging  out  their  Meat,  which  the  Select  men  deem  a 
nusauce  and  dangerous,  Especially,  in  the  Night  Season. 

Ordered,  That  m'.  Cowdrey  inform  them  that  'tis  the  Select 
mens  Order  that  they  forthwith  Remove  the  said  Rails  and  Hooks. 

[176.]    Mr  Cowdrey  returning  Reported,  that  according  to 


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order  he  had  Notified  and  Warned  the  following  Persons,  accord- 
ing to  the  Select  men's  Directions  as  above,  Viz*. 

Mess"^'.  John  Johnson,  Thomas  Webb,  Francis  Marshall,  Henry 
Dun  worth  and  Patrick  Fitz  Gibbons. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  11,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lj^man  Esq'", 
m*^.  Clarke 

Upon  Information  made  to  the  Selectmen,  by  Doctor  Cutler  and 
Doctor  Douglass,  that  the  Small  Pox  was  broke  out  upon  a  young 
man  in  the  Family  of  Capt.  Edward  Tyng  (in  Milk  Street)  Namely 
Thomas  Lawrence,  who  lately  came  into  this  Town  from  New 
York. 

It  is  therefore  thought  Necessary,  for  the  [177.]  Preservation 
of  the  Inhabitants,  and  for  preventing  the  Spreading  the  said  Con- 
tagious Distemper,  that  the  said  Laurence  be  forthwith  Removed 
from  the  said  Tyng's  House,  to  the  House  of  m"".  Benjamin  Clough 
at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  and  that  suitable  preparation 
be  there  made  for  his  reception,  and  also  for  the  Safe  and  Con- 
venient Transporting  him  thither.  Accordingly. 

Mr.  Clough  was  sent  for.  Who  readily  gave  his  Consent,  for 
using  his  House  for  an  Hospital  on  the  present  occasion. 

The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq^  and  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  Two 
of  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace  Grranted  a  Warrant  for  set- 
ting a  Guard  upon  tbe  said  Hospital  —  Upon  the  application  of 
the  Select  men.  Also, 

A  Guard  was  set  at  Capt.  Tyng's  House,  for  preventing  Persons 
passing  in  and  out  of  it,  'till  further  order.  And  the  said  Law- 
rence was  accordingly  removed  from  Capt.  Tyng's  to  the  said 
Hospital. 

[178.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  15,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m^  Clarke 

Mr.  Thomas  Hancock  being  present.  Informs,  That  since  the 
Common  or  Training  Field  has  been  Rail'd  in,  the  Street  or  High- 
way leading  along  before  his  House,  Called  Beacon  Street  has 
been  so  much  Used  by  Carts,  Horses  &c.  passing  in  it  (which  use 
and  Improvement  is  likely  to  be  Continued)  that  he  Apprehends 
what  he  has  done  to  make  the  said  High  Way  Convenient,  and  for 
securing  the  same,  will  be  greatly  damnified,  &  the  said  High  Way- 
Spoiled  and  soon  become  a  Nusauce,  unless  some  means  be  taken 
to  prevent  the  same  ;  And  Whereas  he  is  Willing  to  do  what  may 
be  thought  proper  on  his  part  to  be  done  —  He  Humbly  Prays  the 


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Select  men  would  [179.]  Please  to  View  the  same,  and  to  give 
such  directions  relating  thereto,  as  they  shall  judge  meet  and  Con- 
venient. 

Mr.  John  Nichols  appear'd  and  Proposes  Deacon  Solomon  Town- 
send  as  a  proper  Person  to  be  appointed  a  Sealer  of  Cord  Wood, 
at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town  (where  one  is  wanted)  if  the 
Select  men  think  fit. 

The  Widow  Boylstone  desires  to  Hire  the  Shop  which  her  late 
Husband  Leased  of  the  Town,  Viz*.  N^.  4  in  Dock  Square. 

Mr.  Richard  Billings,  in  behalf  of  himself  and  his  Brother  John 
Billings,  Desires  to  hire  the  Two  Shops  in  Dock  Square,  in  their 
prei^ent  occupation,  Viz^  N''.  10  and  11. 

Whereas  the  laying  of  Timber  in  the  High-Way  on  the  Neck  &c. 
is  a  Nusance  —  Upon  a  motion  made. 

Voted  That  the  following  advertisement  be  Published  in  the 
Boston  News  Piipers  —  and  [180.]  That  two  of  them  be  posted 
at  the  Fortification  Gate  Viz'.  Whereas  the  High  Way  of  Boston 
neck  has  of  late  been  incumber'd  and  annoy'd  by  the  laying  of 
Timber  there,  whereby  Travellers  are  endunger'd,  especially  in  the 
Night,  and  great  Quantities  are  also  Spread  upon  the  (Trass  between 
the  Rails  and  the  water,  on  each  Side  of  the  said  High  Way  where 
by  the  Herbage  is  Spoiled  and  much  damage  done  —  Contrary  to 
the  Law  in  that  Case  made  and  provided. 

These  are  therefore  to  Notify  and  Warn  all  Persons  whom  it 
ma^'  Concern,  speedil}'  to  Cause  the  said  Timber  to  be  removed  out 
of  the  High  Way,  and  from  off  the  Feeding  places  above  men- 
tioned, and  also  to  Caution  all  Persons  against  the  like  Practice 
for  the  future,  as  they  would  avoid  the  Penalty s  by  Law  Annexed 
to  such  Offences. 

Dated  in  Boston  the  20*^  Aug.  1739. 

By  Order  of  the  Select  men 
Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk. 


[181.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug  22,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"^. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*". 
m^  Clarke 

Upon  a  Motion  made,  for  a  Meeting  to  be  had  with  His  Majesty's 
Justices  of  the  Peace  wdthin  the  Town,  in  order  to  Consider  and 
agree  upon  Setting  a  Ward  upon  the  Neck  on  the  Lords  Days,  as 
the  practice  has  here  to  fore  been. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  be  desired  to  mention  the  same 
to  Ihe  said  Justices,  now  Sitting  in  Quarter  Sessions,  and  in  the 
name  of  the  Select  men,  to  Desire  them  to  aflbrd  their  Company, 
in  the  Council  Chamber,  at  Six  O'Clock,  this  Evening,  if  they  see 
fit. 

Mr.  Anthony  Underwood  Master  of  the  Fire  Engine  at  the  Old 
North  Meeting  house.  Informs  that  Thomas  Kelling  One  of  his 
Company  is  gone  out  of  the  County  and  proposes  Elijah  Double 


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day  as  an  able  and  Sutable  Person  to  Supply  his  [182.]  Place, 
if  the  Select  men  shall  think  proper ;  at  the  same  time  informs 
that  Capt.  Rand  has  released  him  from  his  Attendance  on  Military 
dutys  for  this  Service  —  and  the  said  Doubleday  appearing  was  by 
the  Select  men  admitted,  accordingly. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''.  Informs,  That  according  to  the 
Vote  and  desire  of  the  Select  men  as  Entred  the  25,  July  last  — 
He  had  receiv'd  of  Col.  Heath  the  Sum  of  £440  —  Principal  and 
the  Sum  of  .28.  12  Interest 


In  the  whole   468.  12 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  and  the  Selectmen  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  Wednesday, 
August,  22.  1739. 

Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq'. 
Samuel  Adams  P^sq''. 
John  Fayerweather  Esq'. 
[183.]       Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 

Daniel  Henchman  Esq'.  Justices 
of  the  Peace 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 

m'.  Jonas  Clarke  Select  men 

Whereas  by  an  act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court,  Pass'd  in 
the  Eleventh  year  of  the  Reign  of  His  late  Majesty  King  William, 
III.  Intitled,  an  Act  for  keeping  of  Watches  in  Towns  —  It  is 
Enacted  —  That  from  time  to  time,  when  and  so  often  as  a  Military 
Watch  shall  not  be  Ordered  and  appointed  to  be  kept.  The  Justices 
of  Peace  together  with  the  Select  men  of  each  Town  within  this 
Province,  are  Impowered  and  authorized  to  direct  and  Order  a 
Suitable  Watch  or  Watches  to  be  set  up  and  kept  &c.  —  and  also 
a  Ward  to  be  kept  every  Lords  Day,  and  other  Days,  as  they  shall 
think  Needful ;  and  to  appoint  the  number,  whereof  such  Watch 
and  Ward  shall  Consist,  and  the  time  for  the  beginning  and 
Continuance  of  the  same,  and  the  Constable  or  Constables  of  the 
Town  having  Orders  accordingly  [184.]  Given  him  or  them  in 
Writing  by  the  Justices  and  Select  men  are  thereby  Impowered 
and  Required  from  time  to  time  to  Warn  such  Watch  and  Ward 
respectively  and  to  see  that  all  Persons  so  Warned  by  them  do 
attend  and  observe  their  Duty  in  that  regard. 

And  whereas  the  said  Justices  and  Select  men  are  informed  of 
frequent  Profanations  of  the  Lord's  Days  (especially  at  this  Sea- 
son of  the  Year)  by  loose,  vain  Persons,  Servants,  Negroes,  &c. 
unnecessarily  Travelling,  or  Walking  to  and  from  Boston,  and  Rox- 
bury  with  Neglect  of  Attending  on  the  Publick  Worship  of  God 
in  either  place  —  and  bringing  from  the  Neighbouring  Towns,  Corn, 
Apples  and  other  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  to  the  great  disturbance  of 
the  Publick  Peace,  and  Scandal  of  our  Christian  Profession. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


195 


It  is  therefore  Ordered,  b}'  the  said  Justices  and  Select  men, 
That  from  and  after  the  Date  hereof,  and  until  the  Twenty  first 
Day  of  October  next  ensuing  (inclusive)  the  Constables  of  and 
within  [185.]  The  Town  of  Boston  and  every  of  them  by  turns 
do  Warn  and  appoint  Eight  meet  Sober  Persons,  Inhabitants  of 
the  said  Town  on  the  Lords  Days  to  Ward  on  the  neck  or  High 
Way  between  Boston  and  Roxbury,  at  some  Convenient  place  near 
the  Line  of  Defence ;  Four  of  the  said  Persons  are  to  give  their 
Attendance  there,  from  Seven  o'Clock  in  the  Morning  until  half  an 
hour  after  Twelve  at  noon,  and  then  to  be  Relieved  by  the  other 
Four,  who  are  there  to  Continue  upon  Duty,  until  the  Dusk  of  the 
Evening. 

And  the  Constable  or  Constables  are  to  take  Care  in  Warning 
thereof,  that  such  Ward,  do  not  Consist  of,  all,  or  the  greatest 
part,  youths,  but  that  some  able  House  holders,  or  other  sufficient 
Persons  be  joined  with  them,  and  the  said  Constables  are  hereby 
Enjoined  to  give  in  Charge  to  such  Ward,  to  prevent  and  suppress 
such  Disorders,  to  Examin  all  Passengers,  and  restrain  them  from 
Disporting,  Idle  Walking,  or  Unnecessary  Travel,  on  the  Lords 
Day. 

And  if  any  Person  or  Persons  be  Rude,  Refractory,  or  shall 
refuse  to  give  a  Satisfactory  account  of  the  Occasion  of  their 
Travelling  or  [186.]  otherwise  misbehave  themselves,  to  take 
them  up  and  carry  them  before  the  next  Justice  of  the  Peace,  or 
return  their  names  to  such  Justice,  in  order  to  their  being  Exam- 
ined and  proceeded  against,  according  to  the  Nature  of  their  of- 
fence, as  profaners  of  the  Lords  Day. 

Edvtard  Hutchinson 

Joseph  Wadsvtorth 

Anthony  Stoddard 

Habijah  Savage 

Samuel  Welles 

Samuel  Sewall 

Hugh  Hall 

John  Fayerw^eather 

Joshua  Winslow 

Samuel  Adams 

William  Tyler 

Daniel  Henchman 

Thomas  Hubbard 

Abiel  Walley 

John  Jeffries 

Alex"*^.  Forsyth 

Caleb  Lyman 

Jonas  Clarke 


Just.  Pacis 


1 


Select  men 


At  a  Meeting  of 


the  Select  men,  Aug.  27,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  Clarke 


196 


City  Document  No.  87. 


[187.]  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of 
Bread  at  the  rate  of  Eleven  Shillings  p.  Bushel,  for  Wheat,  and 
Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  allow'd  for  Charges,  which  is  as 
follows 

oz  dr 

Of  Penny  White  loaf  3  3 

Wheaten  4.  13 

Household  6.  6. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  loaf  1^  12.  12. 

August  28,  1739. 
Liberty  is  Granted  to  m\  William  Bant,  and  ra".  Abigail 
Gregory  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Cross 
Street,  iu  Order  to  Clear  their  Drain,  running  from  their  Cellars 
into  the  Common  Shoar  there —  Upon  Condition  that  they  forth- 
with make  good  the  same,  and  keep  it  in  repair  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  men  from  time  to  time. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  29,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
m"".  Clarke 

[188.]  Mr.  Mark  Trecothick,  Desires  to  Hire  of  the  Select 
men,  The  Townships  in  Dock  Square  N''.  4.  where  he  has  been  a 
Tenant  for  some  time  past  under  m^  Thomas  Boylston,  Deceas'd. 

Upon  the  Representation  and  Motion  of  m^  Thomas  Hancock, 
as  Entred  Aug.  15,  relating  to  Beacon  Street,  and  no  by  him 
revived. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq\  and  Capt.  Armitage 
be  and  hereby  are  desired  to  view  the  said  Street,  Consider  his 
Motion  and  give  direction  thereon  accordingly. 

Mr.  Josias  Byles  Appeared,  Informing  that  the  Pavement  in 
Union  Street  near  his  House  wants  to  be  repaired. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyman  and  m^  Clarke  be  desired  to  View 
the  same,  and  Report  thereon. 


[189,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  5,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 

Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 

Capt.  Edward  Tyng  appear'd,  and  Prays  the  Select  men  would 
please  to  Consider  the  present  state  of  Thomas  Laurence  (a  Young 
Man  lately  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox,  and  who  was  removed 
from  his  House  to  the  Towns  Hospital  in  the  Westerly  part  of  the 
Town)  and  Whether  they  judge  it  proper  to  dismiss  him  from  the 
said  Hospital. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  seconded, 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


107 


Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Eight  Pounds  be  Allowed  and  paid  out 
of  the  Town  Treasury,  to  m''.  Mary  Sharrow,  for  a  Feather  Bed, 
with  which  She  furnished  the  Town,  the  last  Fall,  when  the 
Small  pox  broke  out  in  her  House,  [190.]  In  full,  and  that  a 
Draft  on  the  Treasury  be  made  accordingly  the  next  draft  Day. 

Whereas  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  stands  Obliged  by  a  Note  under 
his  Hand,  to  pay  to  m'".  Samuel  Tyley,  Clerk  of  the  Superiour 
Court  the  Sum  of  Eighteen  Pounds  Three  Shillings  for  Sundry 
wrftings  &c.  in  the  Service  of  the  Town;  Ordered,  That  the  said 
Sum  of  £.18.  3,  be  drawn  upon  the  Town  Treasurer,  the  next 
Draft  Day  in  Discharge  thereof. 

The  Select  men  having  adjusted  the  Accounts  of  Several  of  the 
Town's  Tenants  on  Dock  Square.     It   appears   the  following 
Sums  are  owing  to  the  Town  upon  the  Ballance  of  their  Several 
Accounts,  unto  the  first  Day  of  this  instant  September,  Viz^ 
From  m"".  Samuel  Butler  -    -    -    -  W 
m^  Thomas  Bylstone  Deced. 
m^  Richard  Cotta    17.    1.  8  | 
m^  Timothy  Barron  19.  11.  8  J 
[191.]    From  m^  John  Edwards  N*' 
m"*.  Isaac  Casno 
m^  John  Welch  10.   16.  8 
m'".  Peace  Casno  10. 
m\  Benj^  Bunker  21.   13.  4 
m"".  John  Welch 
mess".  John  &  Richard  \ 
Billings  j 


2. 

—  68. 

6. 

8 

4 

—  53. 

6. 

8 

5. 

36. 

13. 

4 

6 

—  48. 

6. 

8. 

7 

—  53. 

6. 

8 

8. 

42. 

10. 

9 

43. 

6. 

8 

10 

11. 

66. 

13. 

4 

£.412.  10. 

Total  Sura 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  deliver  to  the  Hon.  Joseph  Wads- 
worth  Esq*".  Town  Treasurer,  a  Copy  of  the  above,  together  with 
the  Accounts  which  have  been  drawn  out,  and  adjusted,  by  which 
it  appears,  the  severall  Ballances  above  mention'd  are  justly  due 
and  owing  to  the  Town,  that  so  he  may  demand,  and  receive  the 
respective  Sums  into  tlie  Town  Treasury  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  6,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m''.  Collson 
m^  Clarke 

[199.]  The  Petition  of  William  Tyler,  and  sundry  others 
presented  to  the  Select  men,  Read,  Representing  That  the  Work- 
men or  those  who  have  the  Management  of  Repairing  the  Bridge, 
formerly  called  the  Draw  bridge,  in  Ann  Street,  are  raising  the 
Bridge  near  about  the  same  height  it  was  last  made  —  which  has 
been  found  by  Experience  to  be  too  high  for  Carts  and  Trucks  to 
pass  over  conveniently,  and  that  considerable  Loss  has  hap'ned  by 
means  thereof  in  the  oversetting  and  Staving  of  Molasses  &c.  and 
that  'twill  be  more  commodious  for  the  passing  of  Carts,  Trucks 


198 


City  Document  No.  87. 


&c.  over  the  said  Bridge  to  have  the  same  laid  lower  —  Praying 
the  Select  men  to  Consider  the  Premisses,  and  that  they  would  be 
pleased  to  Remedy  the  inconvenience  &c. 

The  Select  men  having  Maturely  Consider'd  this  Petition,  and 
also  the  Convenience  of  the  Bridge,  with  respect  to  the  Town  in 
General,  and  the  abutters  on  the  Creek  above  the  Bridge,  in  par- 
ticular, and  finding  upon  Examination  that  the  Bridge  is  laid  some 
[193.]  Inches  lower  than  it  was  before,  and  the  Work  being  so 
far  proceeded  in.  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  it  is  not  for  the  Service  of  the  Town  to  have  any 
Alteration  made  as  to  the  Height  of  the  said  Bridge,  but  that  the 
Work  be  carried  on,  as  it  is  begun,  and  finished  with  all  convenient 
speed. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  7,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m"".  Clai  ke 

Upon  Information  that  Nathan  Bangs  from  Rhode  Island  was 
come  up  to  Town  with  his  Sloop,  and  was  not  Stop'd  by  His 
Majesty's  Castle,  as  other  Vessels  from  thence  have  of  late  been  — 
And  the  said  Bangs  being  sent  for  before  the  Select  men,  Appear'd, 
with  his  Pilot,  and  upon  Examination  Says,  that  when  he  pass'd 
by  the  Castle,  they  hail'd  him,  and  asked  them,  Of  whence  your 
Sloop?  and  that  he  answer'd  of  Casco  Bay,  and  further  [194.] 
Declare  that  the  following  Usual  Question,  Viz*.  Whence  came  you 
now?  was  not  put  to  him  at  all. 

Whereupon  Capt.  Armitage  was  desired  to  write  a  Letter  to 
Capt.  Larrabee  to  make  Enquiry  into  the  Truth  hereof,  and  to 
Report  to  the  Select  men,  that  so  they  may  Consider  what  may 
be  proper  to  done,  to  prevent  the  inconvenience  which  may 
ensue  such  practices  for  the  future. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  10,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m^  Clarke 

Whereas  Information  is  made  that  several  of  the  French  Nation 
are  lately  arriv'd  into  this  Town  from  Foreign  parts,  and  do  reside 
here,  having  had  no  Licence  therefor,  from  the  Governour  and 
Council  —  which  is  Contrary  to  an  act  of  this  Province  in  that 
[195.]  Case  provided  —  It  is  therefore. 

Ordered,  That  ra^  Savell  make  strict  Enquiry  after  them,  and 
Notify  them  to  attend  upon  the  Select  men  next  Wednesday,  at 
four  o'clock  afternoon,  and  that  he  then  Report  their  names,  and 
from  whence  they  came  ;  that  so  proper  Information  or  Complaint 
may  be  made  thereupon  as  the  Law  directs. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1789. 


199 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  12,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
m"".  Clarke 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  Capt.  Edward  Tyng,  and  Entred  the 
5*^.  instant  the  Select  men  visited  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part 
of  the  Town,  and  find  the  young  man,  namely  Thomas  Lawrence, 
to  be  well  recovered  from  the  Small  Pox  that  he  has  been  Physick'd, 
and  the  House  well  Cleansed  and  Aired,  and  therefore  are  of 
Opinion  the  said  Lawrence  (upon  Condition  that  [196.]  He  shift 
his  Cloaths)  may  be  removed  to  some  other  Convenient  House,  in 
a  remote  part  of  the  Town. 

Mr.  Robert  Hewes,  Tanner,  Desires  Liberty  to  put  up  a  Stall, 
on  the  Towns  Land,  in  Water  Street  (where  the  Tan  heap  formerly 
was)  for  the  Sale  of  Meat,  as  formerly,  if  the  Select  men,  see 
cause — refer'd  for  Consideration. 

Whereas  on  Fryday  last  the  1^^.  Current,  a  Petition  Signed  by  a 
Number  of  the  Inhabitants,  directed  to  the  Select  men  of  the  Town 
of  Boston,  was  presented  to  them  by  m"*.  Shem  Drowne,  Request- 
ing them  forthwith  to  Warn  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  to  Con- 
vene —  To  Consider  what  may  be  most  proper  for  the  Town  to  act 
in  order  to  Fortifying  the  same,  on  Monday  the  10'^.  Current,  at  a 
Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  the  said  Petition  was  read  —  and  they 
took  the  same  under  Consideration,  and  thereupon  were  of  Opinion 
—  That  Whereas,  the  Calling  a  Town  Meeting,  whilst  there  is  One 
Subsisting  by  adjournment,  was  New,  [197.]  and  without  a 
Precedent  —  it  was  adviseable  to  desire  the  Petitioners,  if  they  saw 
fit,  to  insert  in  the  said  Petition,  in  the  6'^.  line,  after  the  Word 
Enemy  (as  the  Session  of  the  General  Court  is  near  at  hand)  We 
&c.  the  which  m^  Clarke  offered  to  get  done  —  But  on  the  11*^.  in- 
stant, m^  Clarke  informed  the  Select  men,  he  had  indeavoured  to 
have  those  Words  inserted,  but  that  it  was  refused  —  and  this 
Day  m"".  Drowne  appearing,  desires  the  Select  men  would  please 
to  let  him  know  their  Resolution  in  the  affair. 

The  said  Petition  was  Read  again  and  after  Considerable  Debate 
thereon. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston. 

In  His  Majesties  Name,  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all 
the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  duly 
Qualified  as  the  Law  directs,  to  Convene  at  the  Town  House  on 
Fryday  the  Fourteenth  of  September  Current  at  Three  o'Clock  in 
the  afternoon.  To  Consider  the  Petition  of  sundry  of  the  Inhabi- 
tants, relating  to  the  Defenceless  State  of  the  Town,  and  what  may 
be  proper  [198,]  for  their  Consideration  at  tliis  Meeting,  &c.  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  14,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 


200 


City  Document  No,  87. 


m'".  Collson 
m"".  Clarke 

Whereas  Thomas  Laurence,  lately  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox, 
is  recover'd  and  has  been  Physick'd  &c.  as  Entred  the  12*^.  in- 
stant—  In  order  to  prevent  his  being  further  Chargeable  —  The 
Select  men  Consent  to  his  Removal  from  the  Hospital,  to  m'.  Sam- 
uel Banisters,  in  Beacon  Street,  at  the  lower  part  of  the  Common, 
Shifting  his  Cloathes  according  to  Order. 

The  Select  men  have  this  Day  let  the  Towns  Shop  in  Dock 
Square,  late  in  the  Tenure  of  Thomas  Boylston  Deceased,  Called 
[199.]  Number  Four,  to  m'.  Joseph  Brandon,  for  the  Term  of 
Five  Years,  Commencing  the  first  of  September  Current,  at  the 
annual  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds,  to  be  paid  Quarterly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  13,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m*".  Collson 
m"".  Clarke 

Whereas  Several  of  the  French  Nation  are  lately  come  into  this 
Town,  and  Orders  were  given  to  m'.  Savell  to  Notify  them  to  at- 
tend upon  the  Select  men  as  Entred  the  10*^.  instant  —  They  ac- 
cordingly Attended  this  Day  in  the  Council  Chamber  where  were 
present  by  the  Select  men's  desire  Viz'. 

The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq^ 
Samuel  Sewall  E^q^  and 
Daniel  Henchman  Esq^ 
Three  of  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace,  and  m'".  Daniel 
Johnnot,  who  was  desired  to  be  the  Intei  preter  —  The  said  French 
men  were  accordingly  [300.]  Examin'd,  and  severally  declare  as 
follows  Viz*. 

John  Toulon  —  That  he  came  from  Cape  Breton,  about  Two 
Months  ago,  that  his  Business  was  to  recover  a  Considerable  Debt 
due  to  him  from  m"".  Beauchamp — but  found  the  said  Beauchamp 
gone  to  Sea ;  has  tarried  in  expectation  of  his  return  home  ;  but 
he  not  coming,  he  now  intends  to  return  to  Cape  Breton  by  the 
first  opportunity — that  he  lodges  at  m".  Bonyet's 

Soudvier  Roher.  The  he  came  from  Cape  Breton,  has  been 
here  about  Six  Weeks,  the  End  of  his  coming  was  to  get  into 
acquaintance  with  some  Gentlemen  here  in  order  to  Carry  on  a 
Trade  with  them  ;  That  about  Ten  Weeks  ago,  he  was  at  Quebeck, 
and  came  from  thence  to  Cnpe  Breton  by  Water ;  He  now  waits 
for  an  opportunity  to  return  to  Cape  Breton  again,  and  lodges  at 
m".  Bonyets. 

James  Gaston^  That  he  came  from  Cape  Francois  to  Rhode 
Island,  where  he  staid  only  Two  Days,  and  from  thence  he  came 
to  [201.]  this  Town  about  Twelve  Days  ago,  intending  to  go 
from  hence  to  Cape  Breton  the  first  Opportunity  —  He  says  there 
was  another  Person  who  came  with  him  from  Cape  Francois  to 
Rhode  Island,  whom  he  left  there  — that  he  was  at  Cape  Breton 
about  Three  years  ago,  and  now  lodges  at  m".  Bonyots. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


201 


Henry  Judevine^  That  he  came  from  St.  Eustatia,  by  the  Way  of 
Rhode  Island,  that  he  was  here  about  Three  Years  ago,  and  came 
hither  now,  in  Order  to  perfect  himself  in  the  English  Tongue,  and 
has  no  other  Business,  He  lodges  at  ra".  Bonyot's. 

(NB.    These  four  are  Roman  Catholicks). 

Christopher  Courprie  (a  Protestant)  That  he  has  been  here 
about  Fifteen  Days,  came  from  Cape  Breton,  That  his  end  in 
Coming  was  to  get  his  Passage  to  London,  He  lodges  also  at  m". 
Bonyot's 

The  Select  men  (by  the  Interpretor)  Tnform'd  them  of  the  Law 
relating  to  the  Residence  of  any  of  the  French  Nation  within  this 
Province,  and  advised  them  if  they  should  have  occasion  to  tarry 
here  longer,  that  [^02.]  They  would  obtain  Licence  there  for  of 
ttie  Governour  and  Council,  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  15,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m*".  Collson 
m"".  Clarke 

Upon  Information  that  the  Small  Pox  is  rife  at  the  Island  of  St. 
Thomas,  The  Select  men  Address'd,  His  Excellency,  to  Order  all 
Vessels  coming  from  thence  to  be  Stop't  from  coming  up  to  Town 
before  they  have  been  Examin'd  according  to  Custom. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  24,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  CoJlsou 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m"".  Clarke 

[303.]  Whereas  on  the  5*i\  of  September  Current  the  Select 
men  directed  and  ordered  that  the  Sum  of  Eight  Pounds  should  be 
allow'd  and  Paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury,  to  m'"'.  Mary  Shar- 
row  for  a  Feather  Bed,  which  was  made  Use  of  at  the  Town's  Hos- 
pital at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  among  those  who  were 
sick  of  the  Small  Pox  there  the  last  Fall  —  m^  Savell  now  Informs 
that  She  is  Willing  to  receive  the  said  Feather  Bed  again,  upon 
some  allowance  to  be  made  her  for  the  Use  of  it,  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  Forty  Shillings  be  allow'd  and  paid  out  of  the  Town 
Treasury  to  m".  Sharrow  for  the  Use  of  the  said  Feather  Bed  as 
aforesaid,  in  full —  and  that  the  Clerk  make  a  draft  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  26,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"*.  Collson 
m''.  Clarke 

The  Select  men  have  this  Day  let  the  Towns  [204.]  Two  Shops 
in  Dock  Square  in  the  present  Tenure  and  Occupation  of  mess". 


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John  and  Richard  Billings,  Called  Number  Ten  and  Eleven,  Unto 
the  said  John  and  Richard  Billings  for  the  Term  of  Five  years, 
Commencing  the  first  of  September  Current,  at  the  Annual  Rent  of 
Sixt}'  Pounds,  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  in  four  equal 
Payments  Quarterly. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  prepare  the  Leases  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  27,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'^.  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m"".  Clarke 

Upon  a  Motion  made,  that  in  as  much  as  the  Small  Pox  is  wholly 
abated  at  South  Carolina  —  it  may  be  proper  to  address  His  Ex- 
cellency the  Governour,  that  he  would  [205.]  please  to  take  off 
the  Embargo  which  for  some  time  past  has  been  laid  on  Vessells 
coming  from  thence  to  this  Town —  accordingly, 

A  Petition  was  drawn,  and  Signed  by  the  Select  men,  for  that 
end. 

Boston,  Sept.  28,  1739. 

Whereas  the  Petitions  of  Sundry  Persons  for  Licence  to  Sell 
Strong  Drink,  either  as  Inhabitants  or  Retailers,  have  been  pre- 
sented to  the  Select  men,  and  at  several  Meetings  considered  by 
them.  A  List  of  the  names  of  the  Petitioners,  and  the  Street 
where  each  Person  dwells,  with  the  Actings  of  the  Selectmen  upon 
them  respectively  is  here  Recorded  as  follows  Viz*. 

Innholders,  approv'd  and  Recommended,  Viz*. 


Joseph  Lowden  -    -  - 

-    Barton's  Rope  Walk 

John  Maylem 

School  Street 

Nathanael  Shepard 

Orange  Street 

Anne  Seward 

King  Street 

John  Tuckerman 

Union  Street 

Nathanael  Wheeler 

Kins:  Street 

[206]    Retailers,  approv'd  and  Recommended,  Viz*. 

Hannah  Boone 

Cornhill  Street 

Thomas  Butler 

Brattle  Street 

Joseph  Brisco 

Queen  Street 

Joseph  Blake 

Middle  Street 

Mehetable  Buttolph 

Leverett's  Lane 

John  Buttolph 

Shippen's  Crane  in  Dock  Square 

George  Cradock  Esq'. 

Orange  Street 

Grace  Dudding 

King  Street 

Susanna  Dechezeau 

Newbury  Street 

Jonathan  Farnum 

Clark's  Wharf 

Sarah  Fisher 

Sea  Street 

Isaac  Gamberto 

Short  Street 

Kezia  Harvey 

Water  Street 

Elizabeth  Jarvis 

Fish  Street 

•  Daniel  Johonnot 

Long  lane 

Samuel  Marshall  Jun'. 

Mackeral  lane 

Selectmen's  MiNtJTES,  1739.  203 


Hannah  Orange 

Hannah  Pitson 

John  Parker 

William  Rand 

Sarah  Randal 

Joseph  Savell 
[307.]    Soloman  Townsend 

Abigail  Whitney 

Elias  Williamson 

Jonathan  Williams 

Cornelius  Waldo 

Abigail  Wheeler 
Innholders,  Disallowed,  Viz*. 

Joseph  Bill 

John  Charnock 

Eleazar  Flagg 

William  Smalledge 
Retailers  Disallow'd,  Viz'. 

Ann  Ashley 

Elizabeth  Clements 

Joseph  Curtis 

Peter  Cotta 

Elizabeth  Fisher 

Content  Gordon 

John  Grainger 

Joseph  Harris 

John  Henshaw 
[208.]    Mary  Jenkins 

Elias  Langs  ford 

Joseph  Lewes 

Jeffry  Milward 

Benjamin  Neal 

Jonathan  Neal 

Grace  Pitcher 

Abigail  Potts 

Elizabeth  Spurrier 

Mary  Stewart 

John  Sowersby 

Samuel  Sharp 

Alice  Weaver 

Eleoner  Wells 

Rachel  Welch 

Allen  Wilde 


Fish  Street 
Long  Wharf 
Fish  Street 
Essex  Street 
Ship  Street 
King  Street 
Allen  Stfeet 
Newbury  Street 
Orange  Street 
Cornhill  Street 
Bartons  Point 
Frog  Lane 

Clark's  Wharf 
Fish  Street 
Corn  Market 
Battery  March 

Brattle  Street 
Essex  Street 
Newbury  Street 

Shippen's  Crane  in  Dock  Square 

Cow  Lane 

Marlborough  Street 

School  Street 

Back  Street 

Wentworth's  Wharf 

Union  Street 

Cow  Lane 

Dock  Square 

Cambridge  Street 

Orange  Street 

Orange  Street 

Charter  Street 

Cambridge  Street 

Back  Street 

Fish  Street 

Cross  Street 

Marlborough  Street 

Ann  Street 

Round  Lane 

Essex  Street 

Green  Lane 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  October  3,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  CoUson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 

[809.]    Mr.  William  Wheeler  is  hereby  appointed  a  Viewer 


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and  Sealer  of  Cord  Wood  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  has 
been  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  office  as  the 
Law  directs  — And  he  is  to  be  allow'd  Two  pence  p.  Cord  for  so 
much  Wood  as  he  shall  View  and  Seal,  and  the  same  to  be  paid  by 
the  Buyer. 

The  said  Wheeler's  Precinct  to  be  from  the  South  Battery  to  the 
Fortification,  and  he  is  carefully  to  see  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that 
Case  made  and  provided,  be  duly  observed  and  kept. 

Mr.  Treasurer  Wadsworth,  Informs  that  Stephen  Minot  Esq"", 
who  hires  the  Towns  messuage  with  several  peices  of  Marsh  land, 
on  Boston  neck,  is  behind  hand  in  the  Payment  of  his  Rent  — 
That  he  has  already  Sued  him,  and  obtain'd  Judgment  and  taken 
out  Execution  for  the  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds  &c.  Since  which, 
Twenty  five  Pounds  more  is  become  due,  which  he  can't  get  of  hirn 
—  and  therefore  desires  the  Selectmen  to  give  Direction  what  to 
do  in  the  affair. 

The  Select  men  have  this  Day  Let  the  Towns  Shop  [310.]  in 
Dock  Square,  called  Number  Six  to  m"".  John  Davis,  Taylor  for  the 
Term  of  Five  years,  Commencing  the  first  Day  of  September  last 
past,  at  the  Annual  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds,  to  be  paid  Quarterly. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  seconded, 

Voted,  to  Settle  the  Affair  relating  to  the  Hospital  at  Rainsfords 
Island  on  Tuesday  next,  at  Three  o'Clock  afternoon  —  and  m'. 
Savell  is  order'd  to  Notify  the  Select  men  absent,  of  the  intended 
meeting  accordingly. 

October  9,  1739. 
Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  the  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'", 
mess".  Ephraim  Wheeler,  John  Gridley  and  William  Butler  and 
John  Blake  to  dig  up  the  Pavement  and  to  Open  the  Ground  in 
Orange  Street,  in  order  to  lay  a  Drain  across  the  said  Street  from 
Walkers  Street  —  Upon  Condition,  that  they  don't  obstruct  or  hin- 
der the  passing  and  repassing  of  Carts  &c.  and  do  forthwith  make 
good  the  same  again  and  keep  it  in  repair  from  time  to  time,  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

[211.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  October  9,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
'  m'".  Clarke 

Whereas  the  Great  and  General  Court,  at  their  Session,  the 
2VK  June  1738.  Did  b}-  their  Order,  Authorize  and  Impower  the 
Select  men  of  Boston,  to  agree  with  some  suitable  Person  to  keep 
the  Hospital  lately  built  by  order  of  the  said  Court  at  Rainsfords 
Island,  for  the  reception  of  Sick  and  Infectious  Persons,  and  for 
their  time  and  service,  in  taking  Care  of  the  Sick  &c.  who  may  be 
sent  to  the  said  Hospital,  by  the  Year. 

Pursuant  to  the  said  order.  The  Select  men,  have  this  Day 
agreed  with  m^  William  Waters,  to  keep  the  Province  Hospital  on 
Rainsford's  Island,  accordingly ;  Who  is  to  take  all  proper  Care 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


205 


of  such  Sick  Persons  as  may  from  time  to  time  be  sent  [312.]  To 
the  said  Hospital,  finding  and  providing,  Nurses,  Assistance  and  all 
things  necessary  for  their  Comfort  and  Relief,  to  save  the  Province 
harmless  from  nil  Charges  that  may  arise  on  Account  of  any  poor 
and  indigent  Persons  —  who  may  be  sent  to  the  said  Hospital, 
Doctors  Bills  Excepted,  and  to  follow  the  Orders  of  the  Select 
men  respecting  Persons  and  Goods  coming  on  or  going  off  the  said 
Island,  and  he  is  not  to  take  off,  or  suffer  to  be  taken  off  from  the 
said  Island  any  Stones  or  Ballast  whatsoever. 

In  Consideration  whereof.  He  the  said  Waters  is  to  have  the 
use  and  Improvement  of  the  Island  and  Housing  thereon,  for  Two 
Years,  Commencing  the  Twenty  first  Day  of  June  1738.  And  to 
be  allow'd  and  paid  out  of  the  Province  Treasury  the  Snm  of  Fifty 
Pounds  p.  annum,  and  is  also  Intitled,  as  by  Law  is  provided,  to 
demand  and  Keceive  Pay  from  such  sick  Persons,  as  may  from 
time  to  time  be  sent  thither,  as  aforesaid,  for  his  attendance  and 
Expences  on  them  during  their  being  at  the  said  Hospital.  And 
it  is  further  agreed,  that  the  Select  men,  shall  [213.]  And  Will 
afford  their  assistance  to  the  said  Waters  in  the  Premisses  from 
time  to  time,  as  need  shall  require. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  October  10,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lvman  Esq'. 
m^  Clarke 

The  Select  men  Executed  a  Lease  of  Two  Shops  on  Dock 
Square,  Viz'.  Number  Ten  and  Number  Eleven  to  mess".  John 
and  Richard  Billings  Taylors,  for  the  Terra  of  Five  Years,  Com- 
mencing the  first  of  September  last  past,  for  the  annnal  Rent  of 
Sixt}^  Pounds  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  at  four  Payments 
Quarterly,  and  upon  such  other  Conditions,  as  in  the  said  Lease 
is  Expressed. 

The  Select  men  Executed  another  Lease  of  Two  Shops  in  Dock 
Square  aforesaid,  Viz*.  Number  Eight  and  Number  Nine  to  m'. 
John  Welch  Carver  [214.]  For  the  Term  of  Five  Years  Commenc- 
ing the  first  of  September  last  past,  for  the  annual  Rent  of  Sixty 
Pounds,  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  at  four  Payments 
Quarterly —  and  on  such  other  Conditions  as  are  Expressed  in  the 
said  Lease. 

The  Select  men  also  Executed  another  Lease  to  m^  John  Davis 
Taylor,  of  one  Shop  in  dock,  aforesaid  Viz*.  Number  Six  for  the 
Term  of  Five  Years,  Commencing  the  first  of  September  last  past, 
for  the  annual  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds,  to  be  paid  to  the  Town 
Treasurer  at  four  Quarterly  Payments  in  each  Year,  and  on  such 
other  Conditions  as  in  the  said  Lease  is  Expressed. 

Mr.  James  Brintnal  Informs  that  he  remov'd  out  of  Boston  about 
Two  years  ago,  to  Charlestown,  where  he  has  been  kept  under 
Warning  —  and  being  now  return'd  to  Boston  with  his  Wife  and 


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Three  Children,  lives  in  a  House  of  Samuel  Huntings  —  Where  he 
has  been  about  Fourteen  Days. 

Mr.  John  Dakin  Informs  that  Laurence  Clee  [215.]  who  came 
from  Jamacia  about  Six  Years  ago,  and  Work'd  with  him  as  a 
Journey  man  for  Four  years  last  past  excepting  about  Ten  Months 
that  he  was  gone  to  Rhode  Island,  from  whence  he  came  hither 
again,  has  lost  the  use  of  his  Limbs,  and  has  not  where  withal 
to  Support  himself  —  and  Praying  the  Select  mens  direction  in  the 
affair,  that  Care  may  be  taken  of  him. 

Mr.  Samuel  Holyoke  informs  that  the  Towns  House  wherein  he 
dwells,  wants  Repairs  —  And  Prays  the  Selectmen  would  please 
to  Consider  and  give  Orders  thereon. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'*.  Collson  be  desired  to  View 
the  same,  and  Consider  what  is  proper  to  be  done,  and  Report 
accordingly. 

Mr.  Carter  Cowell,  the  Haward  for  the  Current  Year  Complains 
that  in  the  night  between  the  7*^.  and  8*^.  instant,  the  Pound  was 
broken  open,  and  two  Horses  belonging  to  m^  Samuel  Banister, 
then  in  the  Pound  were  loosed. 

[216,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  11,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
m'".  Clarke 

Capt.  Thomas  Cornuch,  and  Capt.  Hoar  from  Bristol,  accom- 
panied by  m^  James  Griffin  Merchant  appeare'd  before  the  Select- 
men—  and  the  said  masters  having  Imported  a  number  of  Con- 
victs, they  and  also  m"".  Griffin  to  whom  they  are  Consigned  did 
Promise  that  none  of  the  said  Convicts  should  be  permitted  to 
come  on  Shoar,  but  that  they  should  all  of  them  be  Ship'd  off  to 
the  Ba}'  or  North  Carolina,  as  soon  as  possible  may  be. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m"".  Thomas  Salter  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  open  the  Ground  in  Leverett's  Lane  in  order  to 
Clear  his  Drain  running  into  the  Common  Shoar  in  said  Lane  ;  and 
also  to  repair  the  said  Common  Shoar  if  need  be,  upon  [217.] 
Condition,  that  he  do  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pave- 
ment again,  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  12,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^ . 
m*".  Clarke 

Ordered  That  several  Copies  of  the  following  advertisement  be 
drawn,  and  posted  up  at  the  Granary,  Horse  shoe  Tavern  &c. 
Viz^ 

Whereas  the  Town  of  Boston  at  a  Publick  Meeting  the  1 1"\  of 
March  1738,  did  commit  the  Care  of  the  Trees,  then  planted,  or 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739.  207 


which  should  afterwards  be  planted  in  the  Common,  to  the  Select 
men,  and  also  gave  direction  for  the  Setting  up  of  Posts  and  Rails 
there ;  and  in  order  to  prevent  the  Cutting  down  or  despoiling  any 
of  the  said  Trees.  Voted,  That  there  should  be  allow'd  and  paid  out 
of  the  Town  Treasury  [218.]  A  Rewaid  of  P'orty  Shillings  to 
any  Person  that  should  inform  against  and  Convict  any  Person  or 
Persons  of  Cutting  down  or  despoiling  any  of  the  said  Trees  — 
and  also  the  same  Reward  of  Forty  Shillings  to  those  who  should 
Convict  any  Person  or  Persons  of  breaking  any  of  the  Posts  or 
Rails  that  should  be  put  up  in  the  Common  as  aforesaid  ;  Notwith- 
standing which,  several  of  the  said  Rails  have  lately  been  broken, 
by  some  evil  minded  Persons. 

These  are  therefore  to  give  Notice,  that  Whosoever  shall  Inform 
the  said  Select  men,  of  an}'  of  the  Persons,  who  have  already,  or 
may  hereafter  Offend  as  aforesaid  (so  as  that  they  may  be  Con- 
victed thereof)  they  shall  be  Intitled  to,  and  receive  out  of  the 
Town  Treasury,  the  Rewards  above  mentioned. 

Dated,  in  Boston  the  15*^.  of  October,  1739. 

By  Order  of  the  Select  men 
Samuel  Gerrish  Town  Clerk. 

[219.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  17,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m"^.  Clarke 

Benjamin  Bailey  appeared  and  Prays  he  may  be  Admitted  an 
Inhabitant,  and  have  liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  in  this  Town  ;  Informs 
that  he  has  lived  at  Rhode  Island  about  Three  Years  past  —  In 
order  to  which  the  Select  men  inform'd  him  he  must  procure  suffi- 
cient Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  all  Charge  on  Acco*. 
of  his  Wife  and  Three  Children,  and  was  directed  to  appear  again 
next  Wednesday  for  that  end. 

Whereas  the  Select  men,  on  the  14"^.  of  Sept.  last,  did  let  the 
Towns  Shop  in  Dock  Square  Called  Number  Four,  to  m"".  Joseph 
Brandon,  the  Leases  being  also  drawn  and  ready  for  Execution, 
m"".  Brandon  appearing  Prays  he  may  be  [120.]  Released  there 
from,  for  that  he  has  no  Occasion  at  present  to  Occupy  the  same 
himself  —  Which  motion  of  m^  Brandon's  being  Consider'd  was 
agreed  to,  by  the  Select  men. 

Whereas  m"".  Mark  Trecothick  Enter' d  his  Desire  of  hiring  the 
Town's  Shop,  Number  Four,  the  29*"^.  of  August  last — He  was 
sent  for,  and  appearing.  Informs  that  he  has  Alter'd  his  mind, 
being  Bound  to  Sea,  and  therefore  relinquishes  his  Claim  to  the 
said  Shop. 

Mr.  Increase  Blake  Appearing  desires  to  Hire  the  Town's  Shop 
in  Dock  Square  Called  Number  Four  —  Accordingly, 

The  Select  men  have  this  Day  Let  the  Town's  Shop  in  Dock 
Square,  Called  Number  Four,  to  m'.  Increase  Blake,  for  the  Term 


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of  Five  Years,  Commencing  the  first  Day  of  September  last  past, 
at  the  Annual  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds  to  be  paid  Quarterly. 

The  Select  men  Executed  a  Lease  to  [221.]  m^  Richai-d  Cotta, 
Peruke  maker,  of  One  Shop  in  Dock  Square,  Viz*.  Number  Five, 
for  the  term  of  Five  years.  Commencing  the  first  Day  of  Sep- 
tember last  pnst,  for  the  Annual  Rent  of  Thirl}'  Pounds  to  be 
paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  at  four  Quarterly  Payments  in 
each  year,  and  on  such  other  Conditions  as  in  the  said  Lease  is 
Expressed. 

Mr.  Samuel  Butler  Informs  that  the  Towns  Tenement  in  his 
Occupation,  is  out  of  repair.  — and  that  he  Apprehends  the  Rent 
which  is  proposed  for  it,  in  the  new  Lease,  is  out  of  proportion 
with  other  of  the  Towns  Tenements  —  and  Prays  the  Select  men 
would  view  the  same,  if  they  see  cause. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men,  will  Attend  that  Service  tomorrow 
in  the  Forenoon,  at  Ten  O'Clock  —  and  at  the  same  time  take  a 
View  of  the  Shop  Leased  to  m"".  Cotta,  upon  his  desire. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  Samuel  Adams  Esq\  and  others  — 

The  Select  men  took  into  Consideration  their  Petition,  presented 
to  them  (as  Entred  the  25*'^.  of  July  last  past)  Relating  to  a  High- 
way from  Slimmer  [222 o]  Street  to  Fort  liill,  part  of  which  was 
Bartons  Rope  Walk,  for  the  Purchase  whereof  the  Petitioners 
have  raised  and  paid  the  Sum  of  Eight  Hundred  Pounds  Praying 
the  Select  men  (by  vertue  of  the  Authority  which  the  Law  in  such 
Cases  gives  them)  would  lay  out  the  aforesaid  Passage,  from  Sum- 
mer Street  to  Fort  hill,  as  a  Way  that  the  Town,  and  the  Inhabi- 
tants the  owners  of  the  Lands  adjoining  and  abutting  there  on 
may  securely  enjoy  the  full  benefit  of  it. 

And  Whereas  the  Petitioners  did,  on  the  14*''.  March  1736.  lay 
this  affair  before  the  Town  at  a  General  Meeting  then  had.  Setting 
forth,  that  the  laying  open  the  said  High  Way  or  Street  would 
accomodate  the  Inhabitants  in  Geneial,  and  Praying  the  Town 
would  please  to  assist  them  in  the  Payment  of  the  Two  Hundred 
Pounds  then  behind  and  unpaid — notwithstanding  —  which,  the 
Town  tho't  it  not  necessary  to  Act  any  thing  thereon. 

And  whereas  it  does  not  appear  to  the  Select  men,  that  any 
thing  further  has  [223.]  been  since  done  by  the  Petitioners  re- 
lating to  that  Affair  —  and  the  Select  men  Apprehending  it  will 
be  Attended  with  great  Charge,  are  of  opinion  its  not  Convenient 
for  them  to  transact  an  affair  of  such  Importance  before  the  same 
has  been  laid  before  the  Inhabitants  at  a  general  Town  meeting, 
for  their  Consideration  and  orders  thereon — Which  the  Select 
men  are  ready  to  do,  upon  proper  application  to  them  made,  for 
that  end. 

October,  19,  1739. 
Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m"".  John  Potter  to  dig  open 
the  Ground  in  Orange  Street,  in  order  to  Clear  a  Drain,  run- 
ning from  his  House,  in  said  Street,  to  Bennets  Pasture  so 
Called. 

Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  same  again, 
and  keep  it  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  men. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  19,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'.  Clarke 

[234.]  Whereas  the  Committee  Appointed  by  the  Great  and 
General  Court  for  Building  an  Hospital  on  Rainsford's  Island, 
upon  tiuishing  the  same,  did  on  the  27"\  of  October  1737.  place  m'. 
William  Waters  on  the  said  Island,  Appointing  him  to  take  Care 
of  the  said  Hospital  until  further  order  —  and  no  further  orders 
did  pass  the  General  Court  relating  thereto,  until  the  2VK  of  June, 
1738.  when  the  said  Couit  Authorized  and  Impowered  the  Select 
men  of  Boston  to  agi  ee  with  some  suitable  Person,  by  the  Year,  to 
keep  the  said  Hosi)ital,  and  to  take  care  of  such  Persons  as  may 
from  time  to  time  be  sent  thither. 

Wherefore,  the  said  Select  men  of  Boston,  having  had  Experi- 
ence of  the  Care  and  Conduct  of  the  said  m\  Waters,  and  approv- 
ing of  the  same,  have  agreed  with  the  said  Waters  to  keep  the 
Hospital  as  aforesaid  for  the  Sum  of  Fifty  Pounds  p.  annum, 
Commencing  the  2P'.  June  1738.  as  by  the  said  agreement  entred 
the  y"\  of  October  Current  may  appear  And  for  as  much  as  his 
Care  and  Trouble  [225.]  there  for  the  Space  of  Eight  months 
before,  was  Extraordinary  —  It  is  agreed,  to  Allow  him  for  the 
same,  the  Sum  of  Thirty  Pounds. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  24,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
m"".  CoUson 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m^  Clarke 

Mr.  John  Davis  appearing  Desires  he  maj'  have  leave  to  admit 
m"^.  Robert  Bonning  Pewterer.  an  under  tenant,  in  the  Shop  he 
heath  lately  Leased  from  the  Select  men.  Viz'.  Number  Six  in  Dock 
Square  who  desires  to  hire  of  him  the  Chamber  over  the  same, 
and, 

Mr.  Bonning  appearing  also  at  the  same  time  Desires  the  Select 
men  would  please  to  give  him  leave  at  his  own  Cost  and  Charge, 
to  raise  the  Front  part  of  tbe  Roof  of  said  Shop,  the  better  to 
a-  comodate  him  in  setting  up  his  Wheel  [226.]  for  carrying  on 
his  said  Business,  He  proposing  to  do  the  same  according  to  the 
Diiection  of  the  Select  men,  and  to  leave  the  same  in  good  repair 
when  he  shall  remove  there  from. 

The  Select  men  taking  into  Consideration  the  Proposals  before 
menti(med,  and  Approving  them. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  to  the  said  Davis  to  admit  m'. 
Bonning  a  Tenant  under  him  according.  —  and  that  the  said 
Bonning  have  Liberty  Granted  to  raise  the  roof  of  the  said  Shop 
for  his  better  Accomodation  ;  Provided  he  follow  the  direction  of 


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mess".  Collson  and  Clarke  therein,  and  Oblige  him  self  to  leave  it 
in  good  repair,  when  he  shall  remove. 

Capt.  Armitage  and  m^  Collson  being  desired,  upon  the  motion 
of  m^  Holyoke  Entred  the  10'^.  instant  to  View  the  School  house 
in  Queen  street  —  Report,  that  they  have  done  so,  and  find  some 
Repairs  necessary,  particularly  in  the  Window  frames  &c.  accord- 
ingly, 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'".  Collson  be  desired  to 
Cause  the  necessary  [227.]  Repairs  to  be  made,  in  as  frugal  a 
manner  as  may  be. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Forsyth,  Capt.  Lyman  and 
m"".  Clarke  be  desired  to  acquaint  Pease  Casno  Hat  maker  that  the 
Shop  N°.  8.  where  he  now  exercises  his  Calling,  is  Leased  by  the 
Select  men  to  m'.  John  Welch  and  they  are  desired  to  see  that 
Possession  be  deliver'd  by  the  said  Casno,  to  m'.  Welch  accord- 
ingly. 

The  same  Committee  are  also  hereby  desired  to  Acquaint  Timo- 
thy Barron  Cordwaiuer,  that  the  Shop  5.  where  he  exercises 
his  Calling,  is  Leased  by  the  Selectmen  to  M''  Richard  Cotta  — 
And  they  are  desired  to  see  Possession  thereof  given  to  M'.  Cotta 
accordingly. 

Mr.  David  Collson,  having  paid  the  Town  Treasurer  for  the 
hire  of  some  Peices  of  Marsh  which  he  hired  of  the  Select  men  the 
last  year  Viz*.  1739. 

Prays  he  may  have  it  also  the  next  year. 

Voted,  That  the  Marsh  on  Boston  Neck,  formerly  Improved  by 
Col.  Lamb  and  which  was  the  Year  Current,  let  to  m''.  David  Col- 
son,  be  [328.]  and  hereby  is  Let  to  the  said  Collson  until  the 
17*^.  Day  of  January,  which  will  be  in  the  year  1740,  He  paying 
to  the  Town  Treasurer,  the  Sum  of  Ten  Pounds  for  the  same. 

Mr.  Joseph  Savell  Desires  to  Hire  the  Two  Cellars  under 
the  Town  house,  which  have  for  several  years  past  been  in  the 
occupation  of  Deacon  Jonathan  Williams,  and  m"".  James  Town- 
send,  both  Deceased,  their  Executors  having  resigned  them,  and 
paid  the  Rent  to  the  Treasurer  to  the  20*''.  of  October  Current. 

Upon  the  Motion  made  by  m"".  Samuel  Butler  as  Entred  the  17*^. 
instant  —  The  Select  men  have  View'd  the  tenement  in  his  Posses- 
sion, Viz*.  N°.  2.  in  Dock  Square,  and  having  Considered  his 
motion. 

Voted,  That  in  new  Leasing  the  said  Tenement  the  annual  Rent 
be  set  at  Fifty  Pounds  and  no  more. 

The  Select  men  Executed  a  Lease  to  m'".  Isaac  Casno  Sadler, 
for  One  Shop  in  Dock  [229.]  Square  Viz*.  Number  Seven,  for  the 
term  of  Five  Years,  Commencing  the  first  of  September  last  past, 
for  the  annual  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds  to  be  paid  to  the  Town 
Treasurer,  at  four  Quarterly  Payments  in  each  year,  and  on  such 
other  Conditions  as  in  the  said  Lease  is  Expressed. 

Tlie  Select  men  also  Executed  another  Lease  to  m"".  Increase 
Blake,  Tin  plate  Worker,  for  one  Shop  in  Dock  Square,  Viz*. 
Numl)er  Four,  for  the  Term  of  Five  years,  Commencing  the  first  of 
Septeml)er  last  past,  for  the  annual  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds  to  be 
paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  at  four  quarterly  Payments  in  each 


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Year,  and  on  such  other  Conditions,  as  in  the  said  Lease  is  Ex- 
pressed. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  29,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
m^  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m*".  Hutchinson 

[230.]  Whereas  the  Hon.  Benjamin  Prescot  Esq'.  Seth  Wil- 
liam Esq^  and  William  Ward  Esq',  were  appointed  Special  Jus- 
tices of  the  Superiour  Court  of  Judicature,  for  the  Tryal  of  several 
Causes  between  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  the  Heirs  of  James 
Everill,  Who  were  put  to  considerable  Expences  in  their  Journey- 
ing from  time  to  time  to  Boston,  to  Attend  the  said  Tryals  and 
spent  much  time  therein. 

Ordered,  That  the  Sum  of  Fifty-five  Pounds  be  drawn  upon  the  . 
Town  Treasury,  Payable  to  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  to  be  by 
him  presented  to  the  said  Gentlemen  or  their  Heirs,  towards  de- 
fraying their  Charges  as  above,  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  men, 
Viz*. 

To  the  Heirs  of  Benjamin  Prescot  Esq'.  ) 
Deceased,  the  Sum  of  J 

To  Selh  Williams  Esq'.  10. 

To  William  Ward  Esq'.  15. 


£.55.  -  - 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  31,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

[231.]  The  Select  men  Executed  a  Lease  to  m'.  Samuel  But- 
ler, Sadler,  for  a  Certain  Brick  Tenement  in  Dock  Square,  Viz*. 
Number  Two,  for  the  Term  of  Five  Years,  Commencing  the  first  of 
September  last  past,  for  the  Annual  Rent  of  Fifty  Pounds,  to  be 
paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  at  four  quarterly  Payments  in  each 
year,  and  on  such  other  Conditions  as  in  said  Lease  is  Expressed. 

The  Select  men  have  Let  to  m'.  Joseph  Savell  Wine  Cooper, 
Two  Cellars  under  the  Town  house,  which  were  lately  in  the  Occu- 
pation of  mess".  Jonathan  Williams  and  James  Townsend,  Viz*, 
one  at  the  South  West  Corner,  and  the  other  the  North  east  Cor- 
ner of  the  Town  house  at  the  Rent  of  Thirty  Pounds  p.  annum, 
to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  to  Commence  the  Twentieth 
Day  of  October  Current,  for  the  term  of  One  Year. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at 
the  rate  of  Eleven  Shillings  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat,  and  Three 


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Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushell,  allow'd  for  Charges,  Which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  Vi2*. 

oz-  dr. 

[332.]    Of  Penny  White  Loaf  3.  3. 

Wheaten  4.  13. 

Household  6.  6. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  l^**.    12.  12. 

November,  3.  1739. 
Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  m''.  Barrat  Dyre  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Marlborough  Street,  in  order 
to  Clear  his  Drain,  running  from  the  Cellar  of  his  Plouse  in  said 
Street  into  Milk  Street  upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make 
good  the  Ground  and  Pavement  again,  and  keep  the  same  in  re- 
pair from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  7,  1739. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
m'.  Clarke 
m''.  Hutchinson 

[233.]  Capt.  Artnitage  and  m'*.  Clarke  having  Viewed  the 
Well  on  Fort  hill,  and  making  Report  thereon  —  They  were  de- 
sired to  See  the  said  Well  put  into  such  Repair,  as  that  there  may 
be  no  danger  to  Children,  or  others. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  see  the  Bed  at  the  Hospital  on  Rains- 
fords  Island  bro't  up  to  Town,  to  be  disposed  of  as  the  Select  men 
shall  direct. 

Capt.  Lyman  and  m'^.  Hutchinson  are  desired  to  adjust  the 
Rent,  with  m^  Dolbeare  and  m".  Abbot. 

Whereas  Odrian  Dupee  (or  Dupue)  came  into  this  Town  in  April 
last  fi'om  New  York,  and  being  before  the  Select  men,  he  was 
directed  to  procure  sufficient  Bondsmen  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as 
the  Law  directs — Which  he  has  neglected  to  do,  since  which  his 
Wife  and  her  mother,  and  his  Daughter,  have  been  Imported  by 
Capt.  Albertus  Bosch. 

Ordered  That  m''.  Savell  take  care  that  Security  be  given,  before 
Capt.  Bosch  departs  the  Town,  in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred 
Pounds. 

[234.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  8,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
m''.  Clarke 
m^.  Hutchinson 

Whereas  Four  Persons  that  are  Convicts  have  been  Imported 
from  Bristol  in  the  Snow  Unity  William  Dennison  Master  —  the 
said  Master  was  sent  for  —  Whoappear'd,  togetlier  with  m'".  James 
Griffin  (to  whom  they  are  Consigned)  who  Promised  the  said  Con- 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


213. 


victs  should  be  sent  to  Piscataqua  by  the  first  Opportunity,  and 
that  they  should  not  be  permitted  to  Land  here. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  14,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'".  CoUson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
m''.  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[235.]  Mr.  Hutchinson  Reported  on  the  affair  of  m^  Dol- 
beare's  Rent,  Viz*.  That  they  had  discoursed  with  m"".  Dolbeare, 
and  m".  Abbot  and  find  the  Rent  wr.s  paid  tom'".  Ludgate  for  Two 
years  and  half,  Viz*,  from  Sept.  20,  1 735.  to  the  20'\  March  1737/8. 
That  m".  Abbot  paid  m'".  Dolbeare  the  Rent  of  the  House  and 
Laud,  from  the  said  20*"^.  of  March,  to  the  20'^.  of  December  next, 
in  their  Presence, —  and  the  Committee  agreed  with  m"".  Dolbeare, 
that  instead  of  making  him  Allowance  for  the  time  m"".  Ludgate 
receiv'd  the  Rent,  His  Lease  shall  Continue  Two  years  and  half 
beyond  to  term  mentioned  therein  —  Which,  Considering  the 
present  pressing  difficulties  of  the  Town,  they  Apprehend  most  for 
their  Advantage.    Voted,  that  this  Report  be  accepted. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  26,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m'^.  Clarke 
m'^.  Hutchinson 

[236.]  Margaret  Russ  who  came  into  Piscataqua  about  Four 
months  ago,  and  lives  in  a  Tenement  of  Dr.  Boylston's  Complains 
that  her  Husband  Benjamin  Russ,  a  Person  of  ill  fame,  and  a 
Vagabond,  whom  She  was  Obliged  to  quit  at  New  Hampshire  is  now 
come  to  her  House  in  this  Town ;  Whereupon  m''.  Savell  was  di- 
rected to  Warn  the  said  Russ  out  of  Town,  and  also  to  require 
Security  of  his  Wife  that  She  and  her  Family  shall  be  no  Charge 
to  the  Town. 

November  28,  1739. 
Liberty  is  Granted  to  m''.  Thomas  Wallis  to  Dig  up  the  Ground 
in  Pond  Street,  in  order  to  lay  a  New  Drain  across  the  Street,  from 
his  House  there  ;  Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the 
same  again,  and  keep  it  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfac- 
tion of  the  Select  men,  and  that  he  do  not  obstruct  or  hinder  the 
Passage  in  said  Street,  while  the  Work  is  doing. 

[237.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  28,  1739. 

Present, 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m"".  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Upon  a  Motion  made  —  Ordered,  That  m'.  Savell  Notify  the 
several  Constables  of  the  Town  to  meet  the  Selectmen,  next 
Wednesday,  in  order  to  Confer  with  them,  relating  to  their  Col- 
lecting the  Taxes  of  the  Current  year  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  5,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Aimitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'". 
m^  Clarke 

The  Constables  Attending  according  to  order,  the  Select  men 
discoursed  with  them  relating  to  their  Collecting  the  Taxes  for  the 
year  Current  [238.]  Who  Say,  they  had  no  apprehension,  when 
they  accepted  of  the  Office  of  Constables,  to  be  Charg'd  with  the 
Collecting  of  Rates,  because  the  Town  came  into  a  Vote  to  Chuse 
Collectors  of  Taxes  distinct  from  them.  And  Altho'  the  Select 
men  propos'd  to  them  to  Undertake  it  as  Collectors,  and  to  re- 
ceive the  Premium  upon  their  giving  Bond  —  yet  they  severally 
refused  to  accept  of  that  Office  on  any  terms  proposed  to  them. 

Ordered,  That  m^  Savell  warn  margaret  Russ  to  depart  the 
Town  with  her  Children. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at 
the  Rate  of  Twelve  Shilling  p.  Bushell,  and  Three  Shillings  and 


Six  pence  p.  Bushell,  allow'd  for  Charges  —  which  is  as  follows, 
Viz*. 

oz-  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  -    2.  15 

Wheaten  4.  8 

Household  6.-- 

Six  Penny  Wheaten  Loaf    -    -    -    -     l'^  10.  -  15 

[239.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  6,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Capt.  Armitage  \ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'*, 
m'.  Clarke 


Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant,  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesty's  Name,  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  and  other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of 
Forty  Shillings  p.  annum  of  Freehold  in  Land  within  this  Province 
or  Territory  at  the  least,  or  other  Estate  to  the  value  of  Fifty 
Pounds  Sterling,  to  Convene  at  the  Town  house  upon  Monday  the 
Tputh  Day  of  December  Current,  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon, 
Then  and  there  to  make  Choice  of  and  Depute  (if  the}'  see  cause) 
One  Person  being  a  Free  holder  and  Resident  in  the  Town,  to 
Serve  for  and  Represent  them  in  the  Great  and  General  Court  or 
Assembly,  now  Convened,  [240.]  held  and  kept  for  His  Maj- 
esty's Service,  at  the  Court  house  in  Boston,  in  the  room  of  m^ 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739. 


215. 


Christopher  Kilby,  who  is  gone  Agent  for  the  House  of  RepreseD- 
tatives  to  the  Court  of  Great  Britain,  According  to  the  Precept 
under  the  Hand  and  Seal  of  the  Hon.  John  Qiiincy  Esq"".  Speaker 
of  the  Honourable  House  of  Representatives,  bearing  Date  the 
Fifth  Day  of  December,  In  the  thirteenth  Year  of  His  Majesties 
Reign.  — A. D.  1739. 

Also,  Requiring  them  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  and  other 
Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town,  duly  Qualified  as  the  Law  directs, 
to  meet  at  the  same  time  and  place  to  receive  the  Report  of  the 
Select  men  relating  to  the  Collectors  of  Taxes,  and  to  do  what 
may  be  thought  proper  to  be  done  thereon.  To  Agree  upon, 
Conclude  and  finish  such  other  Matters  and  things  as  were  under 
Consideration  at  former  meetings,  and  Continued  to  be  further 
debated  at  this,  as  also  such  other  Matters  as  may  be  proper  for 
their  Consideration  at  this  meeting. 

[241.]  Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  Capt.  Lyman  be  a 
Committee  to  wait  upon  the  Rev.  m"".  William  Hooper,  and  in  the 
Name  of  the  Select  men  to  Desire  him  to  open  the  Town  Meeting 
on  Monday  next  with  Prayer. 

Ordered,  That  a  Report  be  drawn  to  be  presented  to  the  Town 
at  their  Meeting  the  10'^.  Current  relating  to  the  Conferrence  had 
Yesterday  with  the  Constables  about  their  Collecting  the  Taxes. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  12,1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
m^  Clarke 
m'^.  Hutchinson 

Mrs.  Salter,  the  Wife  of  Malachy  Salter  Informs  that  One 

William  Weymouth  a  Sailor  has  lodg'd  for  Fourteen  Days  past  at 
her  House  that  he  was  Sick  when  he  first  came  there  that  he  was 
bro't  into  this  Town  from  [242.]  Nantucket  by  Daniel  Paddock, 

that  he  was  Cast  away  with  One    Bryant,  in  Coming  from 

North  Carolina  —  And  Whereas  the  said  Weymouth  is  a  Stranger, 
and  as  she  Apprehends,  not  likely  to  live — She  prays  the  Select 
men  would  take  Order  for  his  Removal,  if  they  see  fit. 

The  Select  men  having  Maturely  Considered  the  above  Informa- 
tion, and  Apprehending  the  said  Weymouth  to  be  a  proper  Object 
of  Publick  Charity. 

Ordered,  That  he  be  recommended  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor, 
to  be  received  into  the  Alms  house  at  the  Province  Charge  and 
that  the  Town  Clerk  Certify  the  overseers  of  the  same  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  13,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
m^  Clarke 

Whereas   m".  Bryant  and  her  Child  [243.]  Imported 

from  Philadelphia  to  Martha's  Vinyard  in  the  Sloop  Dolphin  John 


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Welch  Master  as  appears  by  the  Examination  of  Elias  Dilarue  the 
mate  of  the  said  Vessel,  taken  on  Oath  the  10*.  instant,  are  since 
bro't  into  this  Town  from  Martha's  Vinyard  by  m^  Thomas  Beney  ; 
and  the  Small  Pox  breaking  out  upon  the  said  Child,  in  a  House 

near  the  Mill  Creek,  where  the  said  Bryant  had  taken  lodging  

The  Select  men,  in  order  if  possible  to  prevent  the  Spreading  of 
Infection,  have  this  Day  caused  the  said  Bryant  and  her  Child  to  be 
removed  from  thence  to  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the 
Town,  Viz*.  A  House  of  m^  Benj''.  Clough  ;  And  have  ordered  a 
Guard  to  be  set  on  the  said  House,  to  prevent  People  going  out 
and  in  at  the  said  House. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  14,  1739, 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
m"".  Clarke 

[244.]  One  Wou'dbe  a  Negro  Woman  appear'd  who  lives  in 
the  House  taken  up  for  an  Hospital  —  And  the  Select  men  pro- 
posed to  her,  that  her  Husband  should  take  lodging  elsewhere  for 
the  present,  and  might  follow  his  Business  abroad  as  Usual —  And 
that  she  should  keep  her  House,  do  her  own  Business,  and  find  her 
own  provisions  &c.  and  not  be  suffered  to  go  forth  of  her  House, 
until  further  Order  —  In  Consideration  whereof  She  should  be 
allow'd  and  paid  after  the  rate  of  Fifteen  Shillings  p.  Week  during 
her  Confinement  as  aforesaid  —  Which  agreement  She  Consented 
to. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  18,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
m^  Hutchinson 

Whereas  some  evil  minded  Person  or  [345.]  Persons  the  last 
Evening  set  fire  to  a  House  belonging  to  the  Town,  on  Fort  hill 
which  was  burnt  down. 

Ordered,  That  m\  Savell  and  m''.  Cowdrey  make  diligent  Enquiry 
after  the  Actors  therein,  or  any  of  them  —  or  after  any  Person  or 
Persons  who  have  taken  and  Carried  away  any  of  the  Timber  — 
or  where  it  is  laid  and  that  they  Report  to  the  Select  men  to- 
morrow. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  19,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'".  Clarke 

Information  is  made  that  Richard  Walkins  and  his  Wife 
Katharine  are  come  into  this  Town  from  New  York  by  Land  — 


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that  they  lodg'd  first  at  one  Leggs  —  and  since  that,  at  m". 
Deshons,  where  they  have  lodg'd  near  Five  Weeks. 

Ordered,  That  m".  Deshon  be  notified  to  [24G.]  attend  next 
Wednesday. 

Memorandum,  December  20,  1739. 

John  m'^.  Guire  Appear'd  in  the  office  and  Informs  tliat  he  hns 
four  Persons  who  have  lodg'd  at  his  Mouse  for  some  time  past, 
Viz'.  Daniel  Griffith  Mariner,  belonging  to  Capt.  m^Kevv  — 
about  Fourteen  Days. 

John  Welch  Mariner  belonging  to  Capt.  m'^.Kew — about  Eigh- 
teen days. 

James  Murfey  Mariner  and  Joyner,  from  Newfoundland,  about 
Fourteen  Days. 

Cornelius  Fling  Victualer  from  Philadelphia  or  V^irginia,  about 
Fourteen  Days. 

They  have  no  Effects  in  his  House  that  he  knows  of,  but  their 
Cloaths 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec.  31.  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
m^.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 
[247.]    Upon  a  Motion  made  by  m^  Thomas  Hancock. 
Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Capt.  Armitage  and 
Capt.  Lyman  be  a  Committee  to  View  the  Bank  lately  made  near 
m'".  Hancocks  house  in  Beacon  Street — Consider  what  may  be 
proper  to  be  Allow'd  by  the  Town  towards  the  defraying  the 
Charge  thereof  —  and  Report  thereon,  before  the  next  Draft  Day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  2,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m".  Clarke 
m".  Hutchinson 

Mrs.  Deshon  appear'd  according  to  Order  and  Says,  That  Rich- 
ard Walkinsand  his  Wife  from  New  York  had  lodg'd  at  her  House 
Three  Weeks  and  Three  Days  before  She  gave  an}'  Information 
thereof  to  the  Select  men,  or  any  of  them,  as  the  Law  directs. 

A  Petition  of  John  Baker  Sugar  Baker  for  [248.]  Liberty  to 
Erect  a  small  Building,  adjoining  to  his  Sugar  house  in  Back 

Street,  of  the  Dimensions  therein  mentioned,  with  Timber.  

Read,  and 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman,  m'.  Clarke,  and  m^ 
Hutchinson  be  a  Committee  to  View  the  place  propos'd  by  m'. 
Baker  for  the  said  Building  tomorrow  at  10  O'Clock  a.m.  Consider 


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the  Circumstances  thereof  and  Report  what  may  be  proper  to  be 
done  thereon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Selectmen,  Jan.  9,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

The  Committee  appointed  last  Wednesday,  on  the  Petition  of  . 
m'.  John  Baker  for  Liberty  to  Erect  a  Building  adjoining  to  his 
[349.]  Sugar  house  in  Back  Street,  with  Timber  —  Report  as 
follows,  Viz^ 

That  they  have  View'd  the  place  propos'd  to  Erect  the  said  Tim- 
ber Building  upon,  and  Considered  the  Circumstances  thereof  — 
and  are  of  Opinion,  it  will  be  very  dangerous  to  have  a  Wooden 
Building  P>ected  there,  and  therefore  tliat  'twill  be  in  no  wise 
proper  to  Grant  the  Prayer  of  the  said  Petition. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  Accepted,  and  the  Petition  be  accord- 
ingly dismiss'd. 

Whereas  m'.  Treasurer  Wadsworth  Informs  that  Stephen  Minot 
Esq^  is  in  Arrears  for  Rent  due  to  the  Town  for  the  House  and 
Lands  on  Boston  neck  Leased  to  him.  And  Whereas  it  is  appre- 
hended, that  it  will  be  most  Convenient  and  agreeable  to  m'.  Minot 
to  Surrender  the  Premisses  to  the  Select  men,  and  to  put  an  End 
to  the  Lease. 

Order'd,  That  the  Town  Clerk  write  a  Letter  to  m'.  Minot  in  the 
Name  of  the  Select  men,  to  make  the  Proposal  to  him,  and  to  de- 
sire his  answer  thereto,  as  soon  as  may  be. 

[350.]  Ordered,  That  an  advertisement  be  prepared  and 
Printed,  in  three  of  the  News  letters,  for  Four  Weeks  succesively, 
for  Leasing  out,  A  Certain  Island,  Commonly  Called  and  known 
by  the  name  of  Deer  Island,  lying  within  the  Massachusetts  Bay, 
belonging  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  that  notice  be  therein  given 
that  the  Select  men  will  attend  at  the  Town  house  every  Wednes-  . 
day  until  the  27^^.  of  Feb.  next,  from  Three  to  Five  o'Clock  in  the 
afternoon  &;c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  16,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 
Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

Ordered,  That  m''.  Savell  Notify  and  Warn  the  Watchmen  who 

were  assaulted  and  Wounded  on  Saturday  Night,  the  Instant 

[351.]  to  Attend  the  Select  men  next  Wednesday  afternoon. 

Whereas  Capt.  Timothy  m*^. Daniel  lately  from  London  Imported 


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into  this  Town  Ann  Levingston  and  has  not  attended  his  Duty  in 
giving  Bond  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  Charge  on  her  acco*. 
altho'  he  has  been  several  times  Notified  and  warned  so  to  do, 
Therefore, 

Ordered,  That  m'.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed  forthwith 
to  prosecute  the  said  m*=. Daniel,  for  his  said  neglect  or  refusal, 
as  the  Law  directs,  and  to  Report  to  the  Select  men  his  doings 
tliereon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  23,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
m^  Clarke 
m'".  Hutchinson 

Ann  Levingston  from  London  in  the  Ship  Mary,  Timothy 
m*=. Daniel,  Master,  is  admitted  [252,]  an  Inhabitant  of  this  Town, 
the  said  m^Daniel  together  with  m"*.  Charles  Apt horp  having  giving 
Bond,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  of  Boston,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Ordered,  That  the  Guard  at  the  Hospital  in  the  Westerly  part 
of  Boston  —  and  the  Negro  Confined  to  his  House  there,  be  Dis- 
charged from  any  further  Service,  or  pay  after  this  Day,  —  And 
that  m'^.  Savell  Notify  them  hereof,  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  28,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

Voted,  That  the  Herbage  of  the  Old  Burying  place  be  Let  to 
the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq',  for  the  year  ensuing.  Viz*.  1740. 
[253.]  At  the  price  it  was  let  for  the  last  year,  Viz*.  Thirty 
Shillings. 

Voted,  That  the  Herbage  of  the  South  Burying  place  be  not  Let 
for  less  than  Six  Pounds  for  the  next  year.  Viz*.  1740,  and  m'. 
Savell  is  directed  to  Inform  the  Gentlemen  who  hired  the  same  the 
last  year  with  this  order. 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Fifteen  Pounds  be  allowed  and  paid 
out  of  the  Town  Treasury  to  Phillip  Quonyear,  for  himself  and 
his  Wife's  attendance  for  Six  weeks  at  the  Hospital,  Viz*,  to  him 
at  30/  p.  Week,  and  his  Wife  at  20/. 

And  to — —  Woodbe  (negro)  for  Six  Weeks  at  Fifteen  Shillings 
p.  Week,  which  makes  the  Sura  of  Four  Pounds  Ten  Shillings  — 
and  that  a  Draft  be  made  upon  the  Town  Trea^  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Jan.  30,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 


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Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Capt.  Fors3'tli 

m'".  Clarke  " 
m'.  Hutchinson 

[254.]    Upon  a  motion  made  by  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  be  desired  to  Inform  the  Justice 
of  the  Peace  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  in  the  Name  of  the  Select 
men,  that  it  is  their  desire  that  they  would  give  Ihem  a  Meeting, 
at  the  Council  Chamber,  next  Monday  in  the  Evening  after  their 
Sessions  are  ended  —  In  order  to  Consult  together  and  agree  upon 
a  Walk  or  General  Visitation  of  the  Town  as  has  been  Customary. 

Voted,  That  the  time  for  Choice  of  Jury  men  for  the  Superiour 
Courts  in  February  be  Wednesday  next,  at  Three  O'Clock  after- 
noon, and  m"".  Savell  is  to  Notify  the  Constables  accordingly,  and 
take  Care  that  the  Bells  be  rung  as  usual. 

Mr.  Jacob  Sheafe  Collector,  appearing  Proposes  m^.  Robert 
Patteshal  and  m''.  Rowland  Houghton  for  his  Sureties,  if  the 
Select  men  shall  accept  of  tliem  aud 

[255.]  Mr.  John  Staniford,  another  of  the  Collectors  Pro- 
poses m^  Francis  Righton  and  m''.  Jacob  Parker  for  his  Sureties, 
and 

Mr.  John  Goldthwait  another  of  the  Collectors  proposes  m''. 
Thomas  Hutchinson,  and  m"".  Joshua  Blanchard,  for  his  Sureties. 

Voted,  That  the  Sureties  abovenamed,  be  accepted,  and  that 
Bonds  be  given  Accordingly. 

Memorandum 

That  on  the  Thirty  first  of  Jan.  1739.  m^  Jacob  Sheafe  One  of 
Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Year  current.  Appeared  in  the  office. 
And  having  been  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  his  said 
office,  Gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  together  with  mess". 
Robert  Patteshall  and  Rowland  Houghton  as  Surety's  in  the  Sum 
of  Thirteen  Thousand  Two  Hundred  Pounds.  And  a  Certificate 
thereof  was  given  him  directed  to  the  Assessors  of  the  Town  of 
Boston. 

Mr.  John  Staniford,  another  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the 
Year  Current,  appeared,  and  [256.]  having  been  Sworn  to  the 
faithful  discharge  of  his  said  Office,  Gave  Bond  to  the  Town 
Treasurer  together  with  mess".  Francis  Righton  and  Jacob  Parker, 
as  Suretys  in  the  Sum  of  Thirteen  Thousand  Two  hundred  Pounds, 
Certificate  whereof  was  also  given  him  directed  to  the  assessors  of 
the  Town  of  Boston.  Also, 

Mr.  John  Goldthwait,  another  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the 
Current  Year  appear'd.  And  having  been  Sworn  to  the  faithful 
Discharge  of  his  said  Office,  Gave  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer, 
together  with  mess".  Thomas  Hutchinson  and  Joshua  Blanchard 
as  Suretys  in  the  Sum  of  Five  Thousand  vSeven  Hundred  and  a 
Certificate  thereof  was  given  him  directed  to  the  Assessors  of  the 
Town  of  Boston,  as  usual. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  the  Gentlemen  the  Select  men,  and  Overseers  of  the  Poor, 


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221 


within  the  Town  of  Boston,  at  the  Council  Chamber,  Monday  the 
of  February,  1739. 

Present 

l25K.Ji        The  Tlon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 

•Samuel  Sewail  Esq^ 

Samdt'l  Adams  Ksq"". 

William  Tyler  Esq"". 

Major  Samuel  Sewall 

John  Fayerweather  Esq"". 

Daniel  Henchman  Esq'". 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 

Justices  of  the  Peace 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 

Capt.  Jonathan  Armitage 

Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 

m'.  Jonas  Clarke 
Select  men- 

m"".  Edward  Bromfield 

Capt.  Jeffry  Bedgood 

Andrew  Oliver  Esq''. 

m'^.  Samuel  Hunt 
Overseers  of  the  Poor. 
A  General  Walk  or  Visitation  of  the  Town  was  then  agreed 
upon,  to  be  Attended  on  Fryday  [258.]  The  Eighth  of  Febiaiary 
Current,  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  Morning,  if  the  Weather  be  fair ; 
If  not  then  on  Monday  following  the  11"'.  instant.  And  it  is  also 
Agreed  to  meet  at  the  Council  Chamber  in  the  Evening  of  the  said 
Day  of  Visitation,  to  Report  the  State  of  the  Town  &c.  The  Order 
is  as  follows,  Viz*. 

Ward,  Number  One 
The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq^ 
Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 
m"".  Samuel  Hunt 
m''.  Richard  Buckley 
m^  Ebeuezer  Simpson,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Two. 
The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq"". 
Abiel  Walley  Esq'". 
Samuel  Greenwood  Esq^ 
m'.  Thom.as  Hutchinson 
Capt.  William  Thomas 
m''.  Joseph  Greenwood,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Three 
[259.]        Habijah  Savage  Esq^ 

John  Fayerweather  Esq'. 
Joshua  Cheever  Esq"", 
m'.  Peter  Thomas 
m*".  John  Baker,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Four 
William  Tyler  Esq"". 
Jacob  Royall  Esq**. 


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m'.  Jacob  Goldthvvait 

John  Tudor,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Five 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq'. 
Daniel  Henchmen  Esq"". 
Capt.  Jonathan  Arm itage 
Capt.  Daniel  Pecker 
m^  Jonathan  Hartshorn,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Six. 
William  Stoddard,  Esq"". 
Thomns  Hubbard,  F^'. 
m'.  John  Staniford 
m''.  John  Russell,  Constable 
[260.]  Ward,  Number  Seven 

Hugh  Hall  Esq^ 
Capt.  JefFery  Bedgood 
m'.  Joshua  Blanchard 
m'^.  Cord  Cordis,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Eight 
Joshna  Winslow  Esq''. 
Capt.  William  Downe 
m"".  WilHam  Salter 
m^.  Joseph  Lewes,  Constables 

Ward,  Number  Nine 
Samuel  Sewall  Esq"". 
Andrew  Oliver  Esq'', 
m"".  Jonas  Clarke 
m^  Joseph  Gale,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Ten 
Caleb  Lyman,  P^sq''. 
Francis  Borland  Esq'', 
m^.  Jacob  Parker 
m''.  Henry  Dyre 

m''.  Francis  Betsilke,  Constable 
[361.]  Ward,  Number  Eleven 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Major  Samuel  Sewall 
m".  Eward  Bromfield 
m".  Jacob  Sheafe 
m"".  John  Wheatley,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Twelve 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 
Samuel  Adams  Esq^ 
m"*.  David  CoUson 
Major  John  Hill 
m*".  John  Clear,  Constable 
The  Town  Clerk  is  desired  to  give  forth  Copies  of  the  above 
Order  or  Sortment  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  6,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739-40. 


Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m''.  Clarke 
m''.  liutcbinson 

[263.]  Mr.  Benjamin  Clough,  Appearing,  Desires  the  Select 
men  would  please  to  Consider  what  may  be  proper  to  b-e  allow'd 
him  in  Consideration  of  his  House  being  take-n  for  an  IIosi)ital  in 
the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  for  some  time  past,  and  of  the 
Damages  he  has  Sustained  there  by.  Wliereupon, 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Six  Pounds  be  Allow'd  and  paid  out  of 
the  Town  Treasury  to  m'.  Benjamin  Clough  in  full  for  the  Use  of 
his  said  House  as  an  Hospital  to  this  Day  ;  and  that  a  Draft  be 
made  on  the  Treasury  accordingly. 

John  m''.  Guire  is  admitted  a  Ticket  Porter  upon  Condition,  that 
he  gives  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  as  the  Law  directs  and  m^ 
Laurence  Lutwyche  Distiller,  is  Approved  and  Accepted  as  his 
Surety.  The  Town  Clerk  is  also  directed  to  deliver  to  him  the 
Ticket,  Number  17  upon  their  Executing  a  Bond  accordingly. 

Memorandum, 

Mr.  Dolbeare  paid  his  last  Rent,  to  [263,]  Sometime  in  May, 
1735.  mr.  Ludgate  took  Possession  in  September,  173o.  and  kept 
till  Mar.  1737/8.  Two  3'ears  and  half;  In  Consideration  thereof, 
the  Select  men  Agree,  that  m'^.  Dolbeare's  Lease  shall  Continue 
Two  Years  and  half  beyond  the  Term  first  Leased.  The  Ground 
Rent  due  from  m^  Dolbeare  December,  20.  1739.  Amounts  to 
Thirty  Pounds,  besides  what  was  due  when  Ludgate  took  Posses- 
sion ;  But  in  Consideration  of  Sundry  Repairs  and  Additions,  m*". 
Ludgate  promised  the  Tenants,  but  never  perform'd,  and  for  other 
reasons,  the  Select  men  have  received  Fourteen  Pounds  only  of 
mrs.  Abbot,  in  full  of  the  Ground  Rent  due  to  the  said  20"\  of 
December,  Except  what  was  due  before  Ludgate  had  Possession ; 
and  from  the  20'^\  December  mr.  Dolbeare's  Kent  again  goes  on, 
at  Twenty  Pounds  p.  year. 

The  Tovvn  Clerk  is  directed  to  Certify  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor, 
that  Richard  Tupbell  is  in  their  Opinion  a  proper  object  of  Publick 
Charity,  And  that  they  Recommend  him  to  be  receiv'd  into  the 
Alms  house,  to  be  maintained  at  the  Province  Charge  accordingly. 

[264.]  Whereas  m^  William.  Parkman  pays  a  Quit  Rent  to 
the  Town  of  Boston  of  Twelve  pence  p.  annum,  for  the  priveledge 
of  a  Shed  near,  the  North  Battery  and  desires  the  same  may  be 
transfcried  to  Alexander  Parkman,  who  is  ready  to  undertake  the 
Payment  thereof. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Quit  Rent  be  transferr'd  to  the  said  Alex- 
ander Parkman,  and  that  the  Town  Treasurer  be  Notified  there  of 
accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  13,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
m'*.  Collson 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'".  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 


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The  Widow  Le  Moine  lately  come  into  this  Town  from  Dedhara 
Appeared  Desiring  to  be  admitted  an  Inhabitant  —  and  proposes 
her  Son  Capt.  Charles  Le  Moine  [265o]  for  Secnrity — Wlio  is 
Accepted,  and  the  Town  Clerk  is  directed  to  prepare  a  Bond  ac- 
cordingly, of  the  Penalty  of  One  Hundred  Pounds. 

Mr.  Richard  Billings  Informs  that  the  Shop  Windows,  of  the 
Tenements  which  he  and  his  Brother  Leases  of  iheTown  are  out  of 
Repair,  and  prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to  View  and  give 
Orders  thereon. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage  and  m'.  CoUson  be  a  Committee  to 
view  the  same,  and  to  give  Orders  for  such  Repairs  to  be  made  as 
they  shall  think  necessary. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  20,  1739. 

Present 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsylh 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m''.  Clarke 
m'".  Hutchinson 

Capt.  Armitage  Reports,  that  the  Committee  Appointed  last 
Wednesday  to  view  &  to  give  [206]  Oiders,  for  the  Necessary 
Repairs  to  be  made  at  mess""'.  Billings's  Shop,  as  then  Entred  — 
Have  agreed  with  the  said  Billings's  that  they  get  the  said  Repairs 
effected ;  for  which  the  Town  is  to  Allow  them  Fifty  Shillings. 

John  Whalan  is  Admitted  a  Ticlcet  Porter  in  the  room  of  James 
Gardner,  Upon  Condition  that  he  give  Bond,  to  the  Town  Treasurer, 
as  the  Law  directs  —  and  m*".  James  Pitts  is  Accepted  as  his 
Surety  ;  The  Town  Clerk  is  also  directed  to  receive  the  Ticket 
N**.  2.  of  said  Gardner,  and  to  deliver  the  same  to  Whalan,  upon 
his  giving  Bond  as  aforesaid. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  25,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
m"".  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 

[20*^0]  Capt.  Armitage  Informs,  that  a  Ship  is  lately  set 
upon  the  Stocks  near  the  South  Sconce,  on  Land  Suppos'd  to 
beloniy  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  AVhere  upon 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Armitage,  Capt.  Lyman,  m''.  Clarke  and  m*". 
Hutchinson  be  a  Committee  to  Enquire  into  that  Affair,  and  to 
Repoit  thereon  next  Wednesday. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  27,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
m''.  Collson 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1739-40. 


225 


Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
m'".  Clarke 
m^  Hutchinson 

This  Day  the  Select  men  Executed  a  Lease  of  a  Certain  Island, 
Commonly  Called  or  known  by  the  Name  of  Deer  Island,  lying 
within  the  Massachusetts  Bay,  and  belonging  to  the  Town  of 
Boston,  lor  the  full  term  of  Seven  Years  [268.]  Commencing  the 
first  Day  of  March  next,  unto  mess".  Josiali  Langdon  and  Na- 
thanael  Langdon  of  Boston  Victuallers  They  Paying  to  the  Town 
Treasurei',  for  the  time  being,  the  full  Rent  or  Sum  of  I^ghty  Six 
Ounces,  Eighteen  Pennyweight  of  Coined  Silver,  Troy  Weight  of 
Sterling  alloy,  p.  annum  —  or  so  much  in  Bills  of  Credit  on  the 
Province  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay,  as  is  p]quivalent  to,  and  will 
Purchase  the  same  Quantity  of  Silver  at  the  respective  time  of 
Payment. 

Viz'.  Forty  three  Ounces  Nine  pennyweight  of  said  Coined  Silver 
of  Sterling  alloy,  or  so  much  in  said  Bills  of  Credit  as  is  Equiva- 
lent thereto,  on  every  first  Day  of  September  and  March  Yearly 
and  in  every  Year  Successively  during  the  said  Term  ;  and  upon 
such  other  Conditions  as  in  the  said  Lease  is  Expressed. 

Bernard  Clements  from  New  York  appeared.  And  informs  that 
he  has  brought  with  him  a  Horse  which  he  has  (with  [369.] 
great  labour)  taught  to  perform  many  Uncommon  Actions,  which 
are  not  taught  Horses  in  this  Counti-ey.  —  As  also  a  Dog,  whom 
he  has  taught  to  ride  the  said  Horse  —  Praying  the  Select  men 
would  please  to  permit  him  to  Shew  the  said  Horse  and  Dog,  for 
the  diversion  of  the  Inhabitants,  as  is  Customary  in  other  ji)arts  of 
the  World  —  And  having  produced  a  Certificate  under  the  Hands 
of  Certain  Gentlemen  in  Authority  in  New  York  of  the  said 
Clements  good  Behaviour  while  he  was  in  that  City,  The  Select 
men  Granted  hihi  Libert}^  Accordinprly. 

Mrs.  Curtis  the  Wife  of  Capt.  William  Curtis  Mariner,  now 

at  Sea,  Appear'd,  and  informs  that  She  has  lived  in  this  Town 
five  months,  and  desires  she  may  have  the  Priviledge  of  Educating 
her  Childi  en  in  the  Free  Schools  of  the  Town  —  In  Order  to  which 
she  was  directed  to  procure  Bondsmen  to  Indemnify  the  Town, 
According  to  the  Law,  in  that  Case  provided,  in  the  Sum  or  Pen- 
alty of  Two  Hundred  Pounds. 

[270.]  It  being  mov'd  that  Considerable  Inconveniences 
arose  to  the  Common,  from  tlie  Country  People's  laying  great 
Quantises  of  the  Street  Dirt  there. 

Voted,  That  m"^.  CoUson  be  d;  sired  to  cause  the  said  Dirt  to  be 
removed  from  time  to  time  in  such  manner  as  he  thinks  most  for 
the  Town's  Advantage. 

The  Committee  appointed  the  25"\  instant,  to  Enquire  into  the 
Encroachments  made  on  or  near  the  Sconce,  having  Attended  that 
Service,  Report  that  they  found  Considerable  Quantit3^s  of  Timber, 
Plank  &c  there.  And  further  that  m^  Brattle  Oliver  being 
present  with  them,  said,  that  he  Owned  the  said  Timber,  and  Also 
that  the  Land  whereon  it  lays  is  his  —  and  this  in  the  Presence  of 
Daniel  Ingersole  and  John  Savell,  Witnesses. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Feb.  29,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m"".  Clarke 
Capt.  Armitage 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
n?/.  Hutchinson 

[271.]  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant, 
directed  to  the  Constables  of  Boston, 

In  His  Majesties  Name,  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all 
the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  said  Town,  duly  Quali- 
fied, Rateable  at  Twenty  Pounds  Estate  to  a  Single  Rate  (beside 
the  Pole)  to  Convene  at  the  Town  house  on  Monday  the  Tenth  of 
March  next,  at  Nine  O' Clock  in  the  forenoon  ;  Then  and  there  to 
make  Choice  of  meet  Pei  sons  to  Serve  the  Town  the  Year  ensuing. 
As  Selectmen,  Town  Clerk,  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  Constables, 
and  otiier  Town  officers,  as  the  Law  directs  ;  To  Grant  such  Sum 
or  Sums  of  Money,  as  shall  be  judg'd  Needful  for  the  Relief  of  the 
Poor,  and  Defraying  other  necessary  Charges ;  To  Consider  the 
State  of  the  north  and  South  Batterys ;  and  also  what  may  be 
thought  proper  to  be  done  in  Order  to  Securing  and  maintaining 
the  Towns  Right  on  and  about  Fort-hill,  and  to  receive  the  Re- 
ports of  several  Committees.  To  agree  upon  Conclude  and  finish 
such  other  matters  and  things  as  weie  under  Consideration  at 
former  meetings  [372.]  and  Continued  to  be  further  Debated  at 
this,  and  also  such  other  matters  as  may  be  proper  for  their  Con- 
sideration at  this  meeting. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  deliver  the  Deed  of  Rainsfords 
Island  to  m'.  Treasurer  Foye. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  Mar.  5,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Armitage 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hutchinson 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  m'.  AVillinm  Hooper  be  desired  to  Open 
the  Town  meeting  on  Monday  next,  with  Prayer,  And  that  Capt. 
Forsyth  and  m*".  Hutchinson  wait  on  him,  and  Desire  he  would 
Attend  that  Service. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  m'.  [273.]  Hutchinson  be  a 
Committee  to  t»ke  Care  that  a  Dinner  be  provided  for  Forty-live 
Gentlemen  on  Monday  next  at  the  Orange  tree  —  Who  are  desired 
to  give  directions  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  Eight  Shillings  a  peice  be  and  hereby  is  allowed  to 
the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  in  order  to  provide  a  Din- 
ner for  themselvi'S  on  Monday  next,  the  Day  Appointed  for  the 
Town  meeting. 

Voted,  That  it  be  reported  to  the  Town  at  the  next  Town  Meet- 


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ing,  That  the  Select  men  are  of  Opinion  that  Considering  our 
present  Circumstances,  the  Moneys  which  the  Townships  Sold  for, 
cannot  be  Apply'd  to  a  more  necessary  use,  than  Repairing  the 
Fortifications  of  the  Town. 

[274.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  12,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
m'".  Jonas  Clarke 
m'".  Thomas  Hutchinson 
m^  Thomas  Hancock 
m*".  middlecot  Cooke 
Whereas  Matthias  Cowdrey  was  several  Years  past  Appointed 
by  the  Select  men,  to  prevent  the  forestalling  the  Market,  and 
to  See  that  the  other  By-Laws  of  this  Town  are  put  in  Execu- 
tion. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded, 

The  Question  was  put.  Whether  m^  Cowdrey  should  be  Contin- 
ued in  that  Service,  after  the  Thirty  first  Day  of  March  Current? 
And  it  Pass'd  in  the  negative.  And  that  he  be  seasonably  Notified 
hereof. 

Whereas  the  Inhabitants  of  this  Town  at  their  Meeting  the  10'^. 
Currant,  Did  desire  [375.]  the  Select  men  to  give  it  in  Charge  to 
their  oflScer,  to  prosecute  all  such  Persons  who  shall  be  found  Sell- 
ing of  Coals,  by  other  measures  than  such  as  are  known  and  Ap- 
pointed in  the  Law. 

Voted,  That  the  following  advi rtisemont  be  Printed,  posted  up, 
and  also  distributed,  in  Order  to  prevent  the  abuse  which  this  Town 
suffers  in  the  measure  of  Coals,  Viz'. 

Whereas  the  Inhabitants  of  tliis  'I'ownfor  many  Years  past  have 
suffered  great  Abuse  by  r(;ason  of  the  Country  People's  Selling 
Coal  in  Baskets  commonly  called  Two  Bushel  Baskets,  Which  is 
not  onl3'  Contrary  to  Law,  but  also  the  said  Baskets  are  .Seldom 
found  to  Contain  two  Bushels  ;  And  the  said^  Abuse  having  a  long 
time  prevailed. 

Publick  notice  is  therefore  given,  Thnt  the  Select  men  have  now 
appointed  an  Officer,  and  have  t^iven  him  Directions,  that  from  and 
after  the  Twenty  fifth  Day  of  this  instant,  he  strictly  observe  and 
prosecute  all  Persons  whatsoever,  who  shall  Sell  any  Coal  or  other 
Commodit}',  except  in  a  Bushel,  Half  lUishel,  or  such  other  measures 
as  is  known  and  Appointed  [276.]  in  the  Law.  Dated  in  Boston, 
iSlar.  12.  1379.    By  Order  of  tlie  Select  men, 

Samuel  Gerrisii  Town  Clerk 

Ordered,  That  the  Printers  be  desired  to  publish  the  foregoing 
advertisment  in  their  News  Papers,  and  mr.  Huucock  is  desired  to 
see  the  same  effected. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  m^  Savell  for  putting  into  Repair,  A 
Sedan,  or  (  hair  belonging  to  the  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq^ 
whicli  the  Town  has  had  the  loan  of  for  a  considerable  time. 

Voted,  That  m^  Hancock  and  m"".  Cooke  be  desired  to  take  care 


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City  Do'cument  No.  87. 


that  the  same  be  effectually  Repaired,  and  made  fit  for  Use,  in  the 
best  and  most  frugal  maner  they  can. 

Whereas  the  Select  men  did  agree  with  m'*-  Thomas  Pain,  to  Let 
to  him  the  North  Granary  or  meal  house,  for  One  year,  Commencing 
the  Eleventh  of  August  last  past,  at  the  Rent  of  Four  Pounds  p. 
annum  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer  —  but  no  Entry  was 
made  thereof  [377.]  in  the  Season  of  it —  It  is  therefore  Ordered 
to  be  made  here  Entred,  and  that  the  Town  Treasurer  be  Certified 
accordingly. 

Upon  a  Motion  made,  The  Select  men  View'd  the  Fire  Arms  be- 
longing to  the  Town  and  finding  they  want  Cleansing  &c. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lyman  and  m'.  Clarke  be  Desired  to  take  care 
of  that  matter,  and  to  see  they  are  put  into  good  Order,  and  fitted 
for  Service  —  And  also  to  Order  them  to  be  Stamped  with  Boston 
on  the  Stock  of  each  of  them. 

Complaint  being  made  that  the  Rails  about  the  Common  are  fre- 
quently thrown  down,  m"".  Hancock  is  desired  to  take  care  to  see 
them  put  up  again,  as  there  shall  be  Occasion. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  19,  1739. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m"^.  Clarke 
m'^.  Hancock 
m'*.  Hutchinson 
m'^.  Cooke 

[378.]  Whereas  m'".  Jonathan  Foster,  Cordwainer  some  time 
since  built  a  Small  Shop  upon  the  Platform  in  Dock  Square  at  his 
own  Charge,  Whilst  the  Suit  in  Law  was  depending  between  the 
Town,  and  the  Heirs  of  James  Everill,  and  is  now  in  Possession  of 
it. 

Upon  a  motion  made  by  said  Foster,  and  his  desire  to  Continue 
in  it,  at  such  a  rent  as  the  Select  men  shall  judge  meet. 

The  Select  men  accordingly  Agreed  to  Let  the  said  Shop  to  him  for 
One  Year  Commencing  the  first  Day  of  September  next  at  the  Rent 
of  Eight  Pounds  p.  annum,  to  be  paid  to  the  Town  Treasurer. 

Mrs.  Nelson,  the  Wife  of  William  Nelson,  Informs  that 

She  has  lived  in  this  Town  about  Seven  months  with  Children, 

that  she  came  hither  from  Glocester,  and  it  Appearing  that  she 
brought  no  Substance  with  her,  she  was  directed  to  procure  Sufficient 
Bondsmen  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  all  Charge  on  Acco*.  of 
herself  and  Children  as  the  Law  directs. 

[379,]  Information  being  given  by  Capt.  Bedgood,  That  One 
John  Sharp  Mariner,  lately  from  the  Bay,  is  now  Sick,  that  he  is  a 
Stranger,  having  no  Relations  to  lake  care  of  him  —  As  also  that 
he  has  about  Twenty  Pounds  due  to  him  for  Wages, 

The  Select  men  Considering  hereof,  Apprehend  the  said  Sharp 
to  be  an  Object  [)roper  to  be  Maintained  at  the  Province  Charge 
—  and  therefore  Order  that  the  Town  Clerk  by  a  Certificate  recom 
mend  him  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  to  be  receiv'd  into  the 
alms  house  on  the  Province  Charge  accordingly. 


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229 


Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  m'.  Hancock  and  m'".  Cooke  be  and  hereby  are 
desired  to  take  care,  that  m*".  Griggs  seasonably  phint  Trees  in 
the  Common,  where  they  are  wanting,  ngreeable  to  his  Engage- 
ment on  file. 

Mr.  Anthony  Underwood  appearing  Informs  Ihnt  m"".  Benjamin 
Snelllng,  One  of  the  Company  belonging  to  the  Fire  Engines,  under 
his  Care  [280.]  is  lately  Dead  —  and  proposes  m'.  Ei-ancis  Mar- 
shall, ns  a  Suitable  person  to  be  admitted  in  his  room  if  tlie  Select 
men  shall  think  fit. 

Which  Motion  was  Approved,  and  m'".  marshall  accordingly  Ad- 
mitted. And  the  Town  Clurk  ordered  to  Certify  the  same,  on  the 
List  or  Orilers  belon^^ing  to  said  Company  —  the  said  marshall 
having  had  a  dismission  from  the  Captain  to  whose  Company  he 
belonged,  for  the  Service  aforesaid. 

March  20,  ll^^d. 

Liberty  is  Grnnted  to  m"".  Josinh  Langdon  to  dig  up  the  Pave- 
ment and  Open  the  Ground  in  Ship  Street,  in  Order  to  Clear  the 
Drain  running  from  the  Salutation  tavern  to  the  Common  Shore  in 
said  Street  —  upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the 
Ground  and  Pavemont  again  and  keep  it  in  repair  fro-m  time  to 
time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

March  25,  1740. 

[281.]  Liberty  is  Granted  to  John  Hunt  Esq'',  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement,  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Lynn  Street,  in  Order,  to 
Clear  the  Drain  running  frcmi  his  Mouse,  across  the  said  Street  — 
Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and 
Pavement  again,  and  keep  it  in  repair  from  time  to  lime,  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March,  26,  1740. 

Present 
The  lion.  Jeffries  Esq"*. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m'".  Claike 
m"".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

Mess".  Edward  Pichards  and  Edward  Moberly  Two  of  the 
Surve3^ors  of  Shingles,  being  present.  Inform  that  a  Quantity  of 
Shingles  have  lately  been  bro't  into  this  Town  from  Ilingham  by 
Thomas  Loring  and  offered  to  Sale  —  That  being  call'd  to  survey 
them,  they  found  them  not  Merchantable  [282.]  altho'  branded  by 
Josiah  Beale  a  Sworn  Surveyor  for  said  Town,  as  is  said  And 
"Whereas  they  have  formerly  met  with  difficulty  in  the  Execution 
of  their  office,  in  Seizing  Unmerchantable  Shingles  —  Thej^-  desire 
the  Select  men  would  please  to  Advize  them  what  they  had  best  to 
do  in  the  affair. 

The  Select  men  Considering  this  Complaint  and  Motion,  are  of 
Opinion,  That  it  is  Convenient  and  most  adviseable,  that  the  Sur- 
vevors  of  Shingles  strictly  adhere  to,  and  follows  the  steps  of  the 
Law  of  this  Province,  in  this  Case  made  and  provided. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Mr.  William  Salter,  the  keeper  of  the  Powder  bouse,  Informs 
that  some  time  ago,  the  Fire  Wards  Seised  Six  half  Barrels  of 
Gun  Powder  in  the  House  of  m"".  Obndiah  Cookson  Jun"".  -and 
Three  half  Barrels  in  the  House  of  m"".  John  Carnes. 

Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  write  a  Letter  to  Stephen  Minot 
Esq',  in  the  name  [283.]  of  the  Select  men.  Informing  him  that 
they  are  determined  to  proceed  with  him  as  the  Law  directs,  at 
the  Court  in  July  next,  in  Order  to  Eject  him  off  the  Premisses 
Leased  to  him,  Unless  he  shall  prevent  such  a  procedure  by 
delivering  Possession  quietl}^  according  to  tenor  of  his  Lease  — 
and  also  by  paying  the  Rent  now  due,  or  which  shall  become  due 
—  to  the  Town  Treasurer  —  And  m"".  Savell  is  directed  to  Carry 
the  Letter  to  m^  Minot,  and  to  bring  his  Answer. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  Mar.  31,  1740. 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
m^  Clarke 
m"".  Hutchinson 
m''.  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 


Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  now  Stated  for  Direction 
to  the  Bakers  and  Clerks  of  the  Market,  as  follows, ^Viz*. 


Computed  at  Ten  Shillings  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  allow'd  for  Charges  ;  and  the 
several  Bakers  within  this  Town  are  Ordered  to  mark  their  Bread 
which  they  Bake  for  Sale,  with  the  first  letter  of  their  Christian 
Names,  and  with  the  first  and  last  Letters  of  their  Surnames  And 
the  Clerks  of  the  Market  are  directed  to  make  Allowance  for  Bisket 
well  baked,  three  quarters  of  an  Ounce  for  each  Bisket. 

Complaint  being  made  that  Sundry  Persons  mak'e  it  their 
Practice  to  bring  the  Street  Dirt,  and  lay  it  in  heaps  along  by  the 
Rails  in  the  Common  whereby  the  same  is  become  a  Nusan^e,  — 
Therefore, 

Voted,  that  m''.  Hancock  and  m"^.  Cooke  be  desired  to  cause  the 
said  henps  of  Dirt  to  be  Carried  on  the  Common  and  Spread  there, 
or  to  fill  up  holes. 

[S85.]  Voted,  that  Wednesday  next  at  Nine  O'Clock  in  the 
forenoon,  be  appointed  to  View  the  High  Ways,  Consider  of  a 
Suitable  Place  for  a  Burying  place  &c. 

Upon  Information  that  the  Fence  about  the  North  Burying 
place  wants  some  Repair. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  m*".  Hutchinson  be  desired  to 
cause  the  necessary  repairs  to  be  made  Accordingly. 


oz  -  dr. 


[284.]    Of  penny  White  Loaf 


3.  7 

5.  2. 

G.  14 

14-  14 


Wheaten 
Household 
Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


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231 


April  2,  17  U). 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m^  Zachaiiah  Johnniiot  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  in  Orange  Street,  in  Order  to  lay  a  Drain  from  his 
Laud  lately  Purchased  on  the  Westerly  ^ide  of  said  Street,  to  run 
across  the  same,  into  a  Common  Shore  in  IloUis  Street  Upon 
Condition  that  he  forthwith  made  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement, 
and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction 
of  the  Select  men  —  And  does  not  Obstruct  the  Passage  in  the 
said  Street,  while  the  same  is  performing. 

[286.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  2.  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
m^  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Upon  the  Petition  of  mr.  William  Salter  keeper  of  the  Powder 
hoase — The  Consideration  whereof  was  left  to  the  Select  men, 
and  having  Discoursed  with  mr.  Salter  on  that  Affair. 

The  Select  men  are  of  Opinion  that  'tis  adviseable  to  Allow  the 
said  Petitioner  mr.  Salter,  the  Sum  of  Twelve  Pounds,  in  full  for 
his  Service  in  taking  Care  of  the  Towns  Stock  of  Powder  in  the 
Powder  house  for  the  time  past,  And  that  a  Report  be  diawn 
accordingly. 

]\P.  Joseph  Flood  Jun"".  Desiring  to  Purchase  the  Bricks  which 
remain  at  Fort  hill  [287.]  of  the  House  that  was  there  lately 
burnt  down,  which  belongs  to  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Cooke  be  desired  and  are 
hereby  Impowered  to  Dispose  of  the  said  Bricks  for  the  most  they 
will  fetch,  and  of  whatsoever  else  may  be  still  remaining  thei'c,  of 
the  said  House. 

JNP".  Savell  is  directed  to  Order  Andrew  Coffin  and  John  Stringer, 
to  Attend  the  Select  men  next  Wednesday,  being  two  of  the 
Watchmen  and  two  of  the  Sextons  of  this  Town,  to  answer  some 
Complaints  made  against  them. 

M^.  Savell  is  also  directed  to  Order  John  Chambers  and  the 
other  Grave  diggers  to  Attend  at  the  same  time.  Upon  some  Com- 
plaints exhibited  against  them. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  4,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
m^  Clarke 
m*".  Hutchinson 
mr.  Cooke 

[288.]  M"-.  Hutchinson,  IJeported,  That  he  had  View'd  Love 
Lane,  Several  of  the  Abutters,  and  mr.  Thornton  the  Pavier  benig 
present,  and  is  Opinion,  that  the  Paving  of  it  is  Necessary, 
otherwise  the  Town  must  be  at  a  great  Charge  in  Gravelling  or 
Repairing  it,  in  order  to  save  themselves  from  a  presentment,  It 


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measures  about  Six  Hundred  Square  yards  to  the  West  end  of 
the  School  house,  but  it  will  be  much  more  Convenient  to  Pave  as 
far  as  the  Street  which  goes  across  into  Bennet  Street,  and  then 
the  whole  will  Contain  near  Six  Hundred  and  Ninety ;  Tbe  Schools 
part  of  tlie  Abutment  is  about  Tliirty  three  Square  Yards,  And 
the  Water  can  be  Conveyed  no  other  Way,  but  thro'  the  Yards  of 
the  two  Schools,  into  Bennet  Street,  the  whole  Charge  of  a  Gutter 
may  be  Fifteen  Pounds,  the  abutters  Expect  the  Town  pay  a  third 
of  It. 

Ordered,  That  a  Report  be  Accordingly  prepared  to  lay  before 
the  Town,  on  Tuesday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  following  Report  be  made  to  [289.]  the  In- 
habitants at  the  Meeting  by  adjournment  on  Tuesday  next.  Viz'. 

Pursuant  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town,  upon  the  Petition  of  Samuel 
Kneeland  — 

We  the  Subscribers  have  Attended  the  Service  of  us  —  Have 
seen  mr.  Kneeland  the  Petitioner —  and  his  Father,  who  is  Surety 
for  the  Debt.    And  are  of  Opinion. 

That  Sufficient  Estate  can  bo  found  to  Satisfy  ;  And  that  this 
AtTair  has  been  Carried  on  with  so  much  Obstinacy  on  their  part, 
that  they  do  not  deserve  the  Compassion  of  the  Town,  but,  that 
they  ought  by  all  lawful  Ways  to  be  Compel'd  to  Discharge  the 
Debt. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  5,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'^. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

[290.]  Upon  Complaint,  that  the  Road  or  High  way  over 
Boston  ISeck  is  much  out  of  Repair  — 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'".,  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
and  m'".  Middlecott  Cooke  be  and  hereby  are  desired  to  take  Speedy 
Care  to  have  the  Necessary  made,  in  the  most  prudent  manner 
they  can. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  m^  Joseph  Flood  Jun'".  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement,  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Summer  Street,  at  the  lower 
end,  thereof,  in  Order  to  lay  a  new  Drain  from  his  Cellar,  to  run 
into  the  Common  Shore  in  said  Street  —  Upon  Condition  that  he 
forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement  again,  and  keep 
the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  9,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*", 
mr.  Hutchinson 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740. 


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mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

[291.]  M"".  Iliitchinsuii  Informs  that  the  Chains  belonging  to 
the  Great  Fire  Engine  (under  the  Care  of  mr.  Underwood)  are  too 
short  for  the  drawing  it,  and  Prays  that  Orders  may  be  given  to 
have  them  longthued  —  Aceordingly, 

M'.  Ilutc^hiuson  is  desired  to  take  care  that  the  same  be 
effected. 

Upon  reading  the  Votes  of  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  Yesterday 
Api)oiDting  a  Committee  to  wait  upon  the  Captain  General,  relating 
to  the  Battery  near  Fort  hill. 

Voted,  to  wait  upon  the  Captain  General  on  Fryday  next,  at 
Ten  O'clock  in  the  forenoon,  —  and  that  mr.  8a veil  be  directed  to 
Notify  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Committee,  not  hvve  present,  with 
this  Appointment,  Desiring  them  to  meet  at  the  Town  house,  at 
that  Hour,  io  order  to  Attoud  the  Service. 

Upon  the  Vote  of  the  Town  Yesterday,  relating  to  the  Ejecting 
off  and  Prosecuting  in  the  Law,  such  Person  or  Persons  as  shall 
be  found  Trespassers,  and  have  made  Encroachments  on  the  Towns 
Eights  in  the  Lands  on  and  about  Fort  hill 

[292.]  Voted,  That  mr.  Hutchinson  and  mr.  Cooke  be  a 
Committe  to  Enquire  into  the  Circumstances  of  that  Affair  — And 
to  get  what  hght  they  can  therein,  nnd  Report  to  the  Select  men, 
in  Order  to  fa-rther  Proceedure. 

JMr.  Chnmbers  One  of  the  Grave  Diggers  appeal  d  according  to 
Order,  and  was  Inform'd  that  Complaints  had  been  made  that  tliey 
neglect  their  Duty  in  the  Burying  of  Negroes  Indians  &c.  and 
having  given  answer  to  the  said  Complaints  to  the  Satisfaction  of 
the  Select  men  —  They  gave  him  Orders  for  the  time  to  Come, 
Strictly  to  observe  the  Laws  relating  to  the  Burying  of  Negroes  &c. 

M"".  Nathanael  Gay  of  Dedham  Appear'd  and  Informs  that  he 
has  several  large  Peices  of  Oak  Timber  lying  on  the  neck  of 
Boston,  about  which  he  has  a  Suit  now  depending  in  the  Law, 
that  by  reason  of  their  largeness  it  is  very  difficult  removing  them 
—  and  therefore  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to  indulge  him 
[293.]  So  far  as  to  let  them  lye  there  three  or  four  Months  longer, 
in  which  lime  he  hopes  the  Affair  will  be  determined. 

Voted,  That  this  request  be  Granted,  Provided  he  turns  them 
within  the  Fence,  and  lays  them  Close  together. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  16.  1740. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Cooke 

]NP.  Joseph  Hubbard  Complains  that  the  High  Way,  from  the 
upper  end  of  Bartons  Rope  Walk  so  Called,  leading  up  Fort  hiU 
is  so  miry  at  some  Seasons  of  the  Year,  as  it  is  impracticable  for 
loaden  Carts  Trucks  &c.  to  pass  and  repass,  that  for  many  Years 
past  he  has  been  at  Considerable  Charges  thereon,  And  Prays  that 


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the  Select  men  would  now  lend  their  Assistance  in  mending  the 
said  Wa}',  that  so  he  may  not  lose  the  benefit  of  [294.]  Lettiog 
his  Ware  house,  Building  Yard  and  Wharf  lying  near  the  same 
which  he  is  in  danger  of,  while  the  said  Way  lyes  in  the  Condition 
it  is  now  in  —  And  therefore  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please 
to  View  the  place,  Consider  his  Motion  and  Act  thereon,  as  in  their 
Goodness  they  shall  think  Convenient. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  View  the  said  High  Way,  and 
Consider  what  may  be  proper  to  be  done  in  the  Affair. 

Mr.  Speakman  &c.  appear'd  and  Informs  that  the  Wheat,  that 
is  now,  and  of  late  has  been  Sold,  is  lighter  than  Usual,  Upon 
which  Consideration  they  humbly  apprehend  the  Assize  of  Bread 
last  Stated  is  too  large.  Praying  the  Select  men  to  Consider  thereof, 
and  Order  the  assize  to  be  altcr'd  if  they  see  fit. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  mr.  John  Earle,  Master  of  the  Fire 

Engine  Praying  that  m"".  Gibbins  Sharp  may  be  Admitted  into 

his  Company  in  the  room  of  [295.]  mr.  Thomas  Listen  Deceased, 
;uid  recommends  him  as  a  Suitable  Person  if  the  Select  men  shall 
Approve  of  him.  The  said  Sharp  appearing  also,  and  Informing 
he  had  obtained  a  Dismission  from  Capt.  Lyman,  for  this  Service. 

Voted,  That  he  be  approved  of,  and  admitted  accordingly. 

Upon  a  Motion  made. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  the  Original  Grantees,  of  Land 
and  Flatts  near  the  Fortification  on  Boston  neck,  or  their  Succes- 
sors that  the  Select  men,  desire  they  would  give  them  a  Meeting 
next  Wednesday,  on  the  affair  of  their  Engagement  to  keep  off  the 
Sea  from  Damnifying  the  High  Way. 

According  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town,  the  Select  men  and  Com- 
mittee, Appointed  to  wait  upon  the  Captain  General,  Attended  that 
Service  on  Monday  last  the  H**".  April,  Requesting  His  Excellency 
to  Give  Order  for  removing  the  Encumbrances  on  the  Battery 
Ground  near  Fort  hill,  that  so  the  Artillery  and  Stores  may  be 
preserved  and  put  in  a  proper  Condition  for  Service. 

[29<3o]  To  which  His  Excellency  was  pleased  to  Answer  that 
he  would  give  an  Order  to  the  Select  men  concerning  the  same,  the 
next  morning. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  18.  1740. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Cooke 

Whereas  in  Answer  to  the  Request  of  the  Select  men,  in  behalf 
■J  and  by  Order  of  the  Town,  Praying  His  Excellency  the  Govcrnour 
to  Give  Order  for  removing  the  Encumbrances  on  the  Battery 
Ground  on  Fort  hill,  and  putting  the  Artillery  and  Stores  in  a 
proper  Condition  for  Service,  His  Excellency  has  been  pleased  to 
direct  Capt.  Edward  Tyng  to  See  the  same  Effected,  And  to 
Attend  the  Select  men  for  their  Assistance,  and  for  defraying  the 
Charge,  Therefore, 


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Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  be  Assisting  [297.]  to  the 
said  Capt.  Edward  Tyng,  and  will  defray  all  such  Charges  as  he 
shall  expend  therein,  with  Our  Advice  and  Consent. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  Capt.  Tyng  for  some  Powder  to  Scale 
the  Guns  &c. 

Voted,  That  an  Order  be  drawn  upon  mr.  William  Salter, 
keeper  of  the  Powder  house,  to  deliver  One  Barrel  of  Gun  Powder 
to  Capt.  Edward  Tyng  and  another  to  Lieut.  Isaac  White,  Out  of 
the  Stock  belonging  to  the  Town  of  Boston,  for  the  Use  above 
mentioned. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  23,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke  Esq'', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  at  Eleven  Shil- 
lings p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence 
allow'd  for  Charges,  Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 

oz-  dr 

[298.]    Of  Penny  White  Loaf  3.  3. 

Wheaten  4.  13. 

Household  6.  6. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1'^.  12.  12 

Upon  the  Complaint  of  Major  Hill,  and  others,  respecting  South 
Street.    The  Select  men  having  View'd  the  same. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Jonas  Clarke  and  Thomas  Hancock  be  and 
hereby  are  desired  to  take  care  to  have  the  Necessar}-  repairs  made 
in  South  Street  in  the  most  prudent  manner  they  can. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Clarke  and  Hancock  be  and  hereb}^  are  also 
desired  to  take  care  for  Repairing  the  High  Way,  at  the  Upper 
end  of  Bartons  Rope  Walk,  leading  up  Fort  hill  the  same  being 
Complain'd  of,  by  mr.  Joseph  Hubbard,  as  Entred  the  16^^. 
instant,  and  that  they  do  it  in  the  most  prudent  manner  they 
can. 

Major  John  Hill  one  of  the  Overseers  [299.]  Of  the  Poor, 
Appeared  and  Informs,  that  the  Overseers,  about  the  Month  of 
September  last,  Received  for  the  Use  of  the  Work  house.  Fifteen 
Cord  of  Fire  Wood,  at  Forty  two  Shillings  p.  Cord,  amounting  to 
Thirty  One  Pounds  Ten  Shillings,  That  they  received  it  of  Thomas 
Fisher,  who  became  Bound  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  on  Acco'.  of 
John  Lashley,  whom  he  Imported  into  this  Town,  and  who  Died  in 
the  Almshouse. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April,  28,  1740, 
Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 


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Whereas  Mary  Boyd  from  Rhode  Island  has  for  some  time  past 
been  under  warning  to  Depart  tlie  Town  which  as  yet  she  refuses 
to  do  —  and  now  lodges  at  mr.  Kents  the  Carpenter. 

Ordered,  Tliat  mr.  Savell  be  and  hereby  is  directed^  to 
follow  the  Steps  of  the  Law  in  [300.]  that  Case  matle  and 
provided. 

Upon  Sundry  Complaints  exhibited  against  John  Stringer  — 
according  to  order  he  Appear'd  before  the  Select  men.  But  not 
being  able  to  give  Satisfaction  to  them  concerning  the  faults 
AUedgcd  agninst  him. 

Voted,  That  the  said  John  Stringer  be  and  hereby  is  Discharged 
and  Dismissed  from  any  further  Service  ds  a  )Vatch  man  of  the 
Town . 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  take  care  to  Supply  his  place  for  the 
present ;  until  a  Suitable  Person  Appear,  and  be  Approved  by  the 
Select  men  to  be  put  in  his  room. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  April  30,  1740. 

Present. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  [301.]  Warrant 
directed  to  t'se  Constable  of  Boston. 

In  His  Majesties  Name  Requiring  them  forth  with  to  Warn  all 
the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  (within 
their  Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of  Forty  Shillings  p.  annum 
of  Free  hold  in  Land  within  this  Province  or  Territory  at  the  least ; 
Or  other  Estate  to  the  Value  of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling,  to  Convene 
at  the  Town  house,  upon  Wednesday  the  Seventh  of  May  next  at 
nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon,  then  and  there  to  Elect  and  Depute 
One  or  more  Persons  (being  Freeholders  and  resident  in  the 
Town)  according  to  the  Number  Set  and  limited  by  an  Act  of  the 
General  Assembly,  to  Serve  for  and  Represent  them  in  a  Great 
and  General  Court  or  Assembly,  appointed  to  be  Convened  held 
and  kept  for  II is  Majesties  Service  at  the  Court  house  in  Boston 
upon  Wednesday  the  Twenty  eighth  Day  of  May  next  ensuing ; 
and  so  De  Die  in  Diem  during  their  Session  and  Sessions,  accord- 
ing to  a  Precept  under  the  Hand  and  Seal  of  Edward  Winslow 
Esq^  Sheriff  of  the  County  of  Suffolk  bearing  Date  tlie  Twenty 
Ninth  Day  of  April  [303.]  In  the  Thirteenth  Year  of  His 
Majesties  Reign  annoq  Domini  1740 

And  in  like  manner,  Requiring  them  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders 
and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  qualified  as  the  Law 
directs,  to  meet  at  the  same  time  and  place,  to  Chuse  One  Clerk 
of  the  Market ;  to  Consider  the  Petition  of  Sundry  Inhabitants  for 
Liberty  to  Inclose  a  part  of  the  Towns  Land  on  Fort  hill,  for  a 
Bowling  Green,  during  the  Towns  Pleasure;  and  to  receive  the 
Reports  of  Several  Committees. 

To  Agree  upon  Conclude  and  finish  such  other  Matters  and 
things  as  were  under  Consideration  at  former  Meetings  and  Con- 


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tinued  to  be  further  debated  at  this,  and  also  such  other  matters 
as  may  be  proper  for  their  Consideration  at  this  meeting. 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  mr.  Samuel  Mather  be  desired  to  Open 
the  Town  Meeting  on  Wednesday  next,  with  Prayer ;  and  mr. 
Hutchinson  is  desired  to  wait  on  mr.  Mather  to  Inform  him  hereof. 

[303.]  Voted,  Tliat  mr.  Hancock  and  mr.  Cooke  be  Desired 
to  give  Necessary  directions  and  orders  to  mrs.  Wardell  to  provide 
a  Dinner  for  Thirty-five  Gentlemen,  on  Wednesday  next. 

Upon  the  Complaints  of  mr.  Savell  and  others  against  Andrew- 
Coffin ,  One  of  the  Watchmen  of  the  Town,  for  his  Unfaithfulness 
and  negligence  in  that  office  &c.  the  said  Coffin  having  made  his 
appearance  before  the  Select  men  according  to  Order,  but  not 
giving  them  Satisfaction. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Andrew  Coffin  he  and  hereby  is  dismiss'd 
and  Discharged  from  any  further  Service  as  a  Watchman. 

Voted,  That  Abia  Holbrook  be  admitted  a  Watchman  in  the 
room  of  Andrew  Coffin  —  and  that  mr.  Savell  take  care  that  a 
Suitable  Person  Supply  m^  Holbrooks  place,  until  One  shall  be 
approved  of  and  Admitted  by  the  Select  men. 

Mr.  Underwood  appeared  and  Informs  that  the  P^ngine  under  his 
Care  was  bro't  to  Work  first  at  the  Fire  which  broke  out  last  Week 
at  the  House  of  mrs.  Rawlings — and  [304.]  mr.  Earl  Informs 
that  the  Engine  under  his  Care  was  fii  st  bro'l  to  Work  on  the  Fire 
which  broke  out  the  same  Day  at  the  House  of  mr.  Jacob  Holyoke. 
and  they  desire  that  the  Premium  Granted  by  the  Town  at  their 
Meeting  the  10*^\  of  March  last,  may  be  drawn  for  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  the  Drafts  be  accordingly  made  on  the  Town 
Treasury  the  next  Draft  Day. 

Mr.  Haislup  appeared  and  Desires  the  Select  men,  would  please 
to  Appoint  a  Person  to  inform  of  the  bieach  of  the  By-Law,  re- 
specting the  seasonable  Sweeping  of  Chimnies. 

Mrs.  Dyre  appear' d  and  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to 
Appoint  a  time  to  run  the  line  between  the  Town  and  her  Land  at 
Bull's  Wharf  so  Called. 

Voted,  to  Attend  that  Service  next  Frj^day  at  Ten  o'Clock  in 
the  forenoon. 

[305.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  May.  14,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mary  Glasire  and  her  Child,  from  Newport  Rhode  Island,  are 
Admitted  Inhabitants,  mr.  John  Breck,  having  given  Bond  to  In- 
demnify the  Town  from  all  Charges  on  their  account  as  the  Law 
directs. 

Mr.  Nathanael  Gardner  is  hereby  Appointed  a  Viewer  and 
Sealer  of  Cord  Wood  within  the  Towm  of  Boston ;  and  has  been 
duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  Office,  as  the 


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Law  directs  ;  And  he  is  to  be  Allowed,  Four  pence  p.  Cord  for  so 
much  Wood  as  he  shall  View  and  Seal,  the  same  to  be  paid  by  the 
Byer. 

The  said  Gardner's  Precinct  to  be  the  Long  Wharf  mi\  G-eorge 
Tilley's  and  mr.  Israel  [306.]  Hearsey's  Wharves.  And  he  is 
Carefully  to  see  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case  made  and  pro- 
vided, be  duly  Observed  and  kept. 

Mrs.  Mary  Glasire  has  Liberty  Granted  her  to  Open  a  Shop  in 
this  Town. 

Mr.  Josiah  Baker,  Master  of  the  Small  North  Engine  informs 
that  the  Horse  of  said  Engine  is  rotten  and  unfit  for  Use,  Praying 
for  a  new  one. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  be  desired  to  View  the  same,  and  if 
it  be  Needful  to  have  a  New  One,  that  he  give  directions  and 
orders  therefor,  that  the  same  be  done  in  the  best  manner,  as  soon 
as  may  be. 

Mr.  William  Maccarty  being  about  to  take  down  an  Old  Wooden 
house  in  half  Square  Court  (formerly  the  Estate  of  the  Hon. 
Isaac  Addington  Esq'".)  Prays  for  Liberty  to  set  his  new  House 
which  he  intends  to  Build  there,  further  into  the  Street,  in  Order 
to  make  it  more  uniform  with  [307.]  his  other  Brick  house,  and 
proposes  that  he  will  in  Exchange  therefor,  give  in  some  part  of 
his  Land  where  a  Barber's  Shop  now  Stands,  into  the  said  High 
Way,  both  which  lines  to  run  according  to  a  Draft  or  Plan  Exhib- 
ited to  the  Select  men. 

And  having  taken  the  affair  into  Consideration  and  also  Dis- 
coursed with  mr.  Thomas  Gushing  Jun*".  Attorney  to  mr.  

Thompson  of  London  whose  Land  is  on  the  other  Side  of  the 
Street  Who  Opposes  the  Motion,  as  it  will  be  a  great  Damage  to 
mr.  Thompson's  Estate  —  The  Select  men  are  of  opinion.  That 
what  Land  is  offered  by  mr.  Maccarty  by  way  of  Exchange  is  in 
no  wise  equal  to  what  he  desires  to  have  given  to  him ;  And  fur- 
ther that  the  Street  will  be  much  Straitned  thereb}'.  And  there- 
fore. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Maccarty's  Petition,  as  above  -mentioned,  be 
mot  Granted. 

Upon  Complaint  that  mr.  Alexander  Hunt  has  Stop'd  the  High 
Way  leading  from  Fort  hill  to  his  Ship  Yard. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Hancock  be  [308.]  a  Com- 
mittee to  See  that  the  said  High  be  laid  open  again,  and  that  they 
Report  thereon,  next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men.  May  21,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Flancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Samuel  Butler,  Desires  Liberty  to  admit  a  Taylor,  as  an 
Under  tenant  to  him,  in  the  Chamber  of  tlie  Tenement  which  he 
Leases  of  the  Town,  Viz*.  Number  Two  in  Dock  Square. 


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Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  Consider  this  Motion  when  mr. 
Butler  informs  them  of  the  Person  to  be  so  Admitted. 

The  Select  men  having  Signed  the  Return  on  the  Sheriffs  Pre- 
cept for  Choice  of  Representatives  —  Deliver'd  the  same  to  mr. 
Constable  [309.]  Hastings,  in  Order  to  his  Notifying  the  Gentle- 
men Elected,  and  to  Summon  them  to  Attend  that  Service,  and  to 
return  the  Precept  to  the  Town  Clerk,  by  him  to  be  delivered  to 
the  Sheriff. 

The  Petition  of  Thomas  OBryan,  to  be  Admitted  a  Ticket  Por- 
ter—Read, together  with  a  Recommendation  from  Several  Mer- 
chants —  the  said  Bryan  being  also  present. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Thomas  OBryan  be  and  hereby  is  approved, 
and  admitted  one  of  the  Ticket  Porters  within  the  Town  of  Bos- 
ton Upon  Condition  that  he  give  Bond  with  Sufficient  Surety  as 
the  Law  directs.    And  that  he  have  the  Ticket  Number  8. 

Whereas  frequent  Complaints  have  been  made  against  Rowland 
Power  (a  Ticket  Porter  N'*.  8)  as  being  Disorderly  and  given  to 
Drink. 

And  Whereas  he  has  been  Once  and  Again  Admonished  there- 
of, but  no  Reformation  appearing —  Therefore, 

Voted,  That  the  said  Rowland  Power  be  and  hereby  is  dismiss'd 
from  that  Employment  [310.]  and  that  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to 
receive  his  Ticket  and  lodge  the  same  with  the  Town  Clerk  —  and 
that  his  Bond  be  delivered  up,  if  desired. 

Mr.  Josias  Byles  Jun^  is  hereby  appointed  a  Viewer  and  Sealer 
of  Cord  Wood  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  And  having  been  duly 
Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  office  as  the  Law  di- 
rects. He  is  to  be  Allowed  Four  pence  p.  Cord  for  so  much  Wood, 
as  he  shall  View  and  Seal,  to  be  paid  by  the  Buyer,  — 

The  said  Bj^es's  Precinct  to  be  Wentworths  Wharf  and  the 
Town  Dock. 

And  he  is  Carefully  to  see  to  it,  that  the  Laws  ki  that  Case 
made  and  provided,  be  duly  Observed  and  kept. 

Mr.  Nathanael  Barber  is  hereby  appointed  a  Viewer  and  Sealer 
of  Cord  wood  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  And  has  been  duly 
Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  Office  as  the  Law 
directs  —  And  he  is  to  be  allowed  Four  pence  p.  Cord  for  so  much 
Wood  [311.]  As  he  shall  View  and  Seal,  —  and  the  same  to  be 
paid  by  the  Buyer  —  The  said  Barbers  Precinct  to  be  mr.  Hutch- 
insons,  mr.  Halsey's  and  mr.  Colman's  Wharves.  And  he  is  Care- 
fully to  See  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case  made  and  provided, 
be  duly  Observed  and  kept. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  may  26,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke. 


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Florentia  the  Wife  of  Odrian  Dupee,  Dorothy  Butler  and  Agnes 
Fettes.  lately  Imported  into  this  Town  from  New  York  by  Albertus 
Bosch  in  the  Sloop  Wheel  of  Fortune  —  Are  admitted  Inhabitants, 
m"".  Benjamin  Bagnall  having  given  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer 
in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred  Founds  to  Indemnify  the  Town,  as 
the  Law  directs 

[312.]  Whereas  Several  Gentlemen,  who  are  Original 
Grantees  or  Froprietors  of  Land  and  Flatts  near  the  Fortification 
on  Boston  Neck,  upon  the  Desire  of  the  Select  men,  did  give  them 
a  Meeting  some  time  since,  At  which  time  it  was  Represented  them, 
that  it  was  Expected  of  them,  to  fulfill  the.  Conditions  of  the 
Original  Grant  of  the  Town,  by  keeping  out  the  Sea  &c. 

Whereupon  the  Gentlemen  promised  they  would  speedily  en- 
deavour a  Meeting  of  the  said  Proprietors,  in  Order  to  come  into 
some  measures  to  prevent  the  Damage  Complain'd  of  —  Since 
which  nothing  has  been  done  there  in  —  Wherefore. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Hancock  be  a  Committee  to 
wait  upon  the  said  Proprietors,  or  some  of  them,  and  in  the  Name 
of  the  Select  men  to  move  them  —  that  something  effectually  may 
be  done  therein,  as  soon  as  may  be  —  And  that  they  Report  there- 
on, at  the  next  Meeting. 

According  to  Order,  as  Entred  the  2VK  Instant,  mr.  [313.] 
Savell  having  received  of  Rowland  Power  his  Ticket  N''.  8.  and 
lodg'd  the  same  with  the  Town  Clerk  —  Ordered  that  the  Bond 
given  by  him  and  the  Hon.  William  Clark  Esq'*,  be  delivered  up 
to  mr.  Claik  who  became  Surety  for  him. 

Mr.  Joseph  Claike  is  hereby  Appointed  a  Viewer  or  Sealer  of 
Cord  wood  within  the  Town  of  Boston  and  having  been  duh'  Sworn 
to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  his  Office  as  the  Law  directs,  He  is  to 
be  allowed  Four  pence  p.  Cord  for  so  much  Wood  as  he  shall 
View  and  Seal,  to  be  paid  by  the  Buj'cr. 

The  said  Cl-irke's  Precinct  to  be  Clarkes  Wharf  and  Scarlets 
Wharf,  at  the  Northerly  end  of  the  Town. 

And  he  is  carefully  to  See  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case 
made  and  provided  be  duly  observed  and  kept. 

Mr.  Jonathan  Chandler  is  hereby  Appointed  a  Viewer  and  Sealer 
of  Cord  wood,  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  nnd  having  been  duly 
Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  office,  he  is  to  be 
Allowed  Four  pence  p  Cord  for  so  much  Wood  as  he  shall  View 
and  Seal,  to  be  paid  by  the  Buyer 

[314.]  The  said  Chandler's  Precinct  to  be  the  Wharves  of 
Major  John  Hill,  mr.  Thomas  Hill  and  mr.  William  Wheeler  Jun^ 
at  the  Southerly  end  of  the  Town.  And  he  is  Carefully  to  See 
to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case  made  and  provided,  be  duly 
observed  and  kept. 

Mr.  Solomon  Townsend  is  hereby  Appointed  a  Viewer  nnd 
Sealer  of  Cordwood,  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  And  having  been 
duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  Office,  he  is  to 
be  allowed  Four  pence  p.  Cord  for  so  much  Wood  as  he  shall 
View  and  Seal,  to  be  paid  by  the  Buyer. 

The  said  Townsend's  Precinct  to  be  the  Wharves  of  mess".  Lee, 
Waldo,  Byles  and  Blanchard,  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town. 


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And  he  is  Carefully  to  See  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case 
made  and  provided,  be  duly  observed  and  kept. 

Mr.  John  Nichols  is  hereby  appointed  a  Viewer  and  Sealer  of 
Cordwood,  within  the  [315.]  Town  of  Boston,  and  having  been 
duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  his  Office,  he  is  to  be 
allowed  Four  pence  p.  Cord,  for  so  much  Wood  as  he  shall  View 
and  Seal,  to  be  Paid  by  the  Buyer. 

The  said  Nichol's  Precinct  to  be  from  Verins  Wharf  at  the  North 
end  of  the  Town  and  so  round  to  the  North  Mills,  inclusive.  And 
also  the  Wharves  not  as  yet  assigned  to  any  Sealer  from  Colmans 
Wharf  to  Wentworths  Wharf  exclusive. 

And  he  is  Carefully  to  See  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case 
made  and  provided,  be  duly  Observed  and  kept. 

Mr.  Hopestill  Foster,  Ilousewright,  is  hereby  appointed  a  Viewer 
and  Sealer  of  Cordwood  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  And  having 
been  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  Office,  he  is 
to  be  Allowed  Four  pence  p  Cord,  for  so  much  Wood,  as  he  shall 
View  and  Seal,  to  be  paid  by  the  Buyer. 

The  said  Foster's  Precinct  to  be  the  Wharves  Southward  from 
Major  John  Hill's  Wharf  to  the  Fortification  on  Boston  neck. 

And  he  is  Carefully  to  See  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case 
made  and  provided  be  duly  observed  and  kept. 

[316.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  2,  1740. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Doctor  Douglass  and  Dr.  Clarke  Informs  that  One  Elizabeth 
Quonyear,  at  the  Sign  of  the  Hawk  in  Summer  Street  near  mr. 
Checkley's  Meeting  house  is  Sick  of  the  Small  Pox,  according  to 
the  best  of  their  Judgment  —  And  further  gave  it  as  their  Opin- 
ion, that  if  the  Select  men  inclin'd  to  remove  her  to  the  West 
part  of  the  Town,  it  might  be  done  with  Safety,  provided  it  be 
done  immediately'.  Wherefore, 

Voted,  That  it  is  Necessary  for  preservation  of  the  Town  from 
the  paid  Infection,  that  the  said  Quonyear  be  removed  to  the 
Ho*fse  of  mr.  Benjamin  Clough,  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town, 
formerly  used  as  an  [317.]  Hospital  on  like  Occasions. 

And  that  Capt.  Forsyth,  mr.  Clarke,  mr.  Hancock  and  mr. 
Cooke  be  and  hereby  are  desired,  to  take  Order  for  her  Safe  re- 
moval thither,  with  all  Convenient  Speed. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  4,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*". 


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mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Upon  Complaint  that  the  Negroes,  Indians  &c.  take  Liberty  to 
Walk  the  Streets,  after  Nine  O'Clock  at  Night,  and  often  behave 
in  a  rude  and  disorderly  manner.  —  Contrary  to  the  Laws  of  this 
Province  in  that  Case  made  and  provided. 

The  Heads  of  the  several  Watches  were  sent  for  and  appeared 
accordingly  — 

And  were  directed  and  Ordered  to  take  Care  that  their  Several 
Companys  should  Attend,  and  [318.]  the  Watch  be  Set  at 
Nine  o'Clock  in  the  Evening  until  further  Order,  and  that  they 
exert  themselves  to  restrain  the  Disorders  among  the  Negroes  &c. 
Complain'd  of,  following  the  Steps  of  the  Law  therein. 

Mr.  Stephen  Greenleaf,  Blacksmith,  is  admitted  One  of  the 
Company  belonging  to  the  Fire  Engine  under  the  Care  of  mr. 
Henry  Howell,  m  Summer  Street,  in  the  room  of  mr.  John  Taylor, 
who  has  the  Charge  of  the  Work  house. 

Capt.  Josiah  Sheldon,  latel}'  come  from  Suffield  with  his  Family 
Appeared  before  the  Select  men,  and  made  known  his  Desire  to 
Dwell  in  this  Town,  and  be  admitted  to  the  Priviledges  of  other 
Inhabitants. 

Voted  That  Capt.  Sheldon  be  and  hereby  is  Admitted  accord- 
ingly with  his  Family  upon  giving  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in 
the  Penalty  of  Five  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the 
Law  directs,  and  mr.  Ebenezer  Hinsdell  of  Deerfield,  and  mr. 
Benja.  Sheldon  of  Northampton  are  [319o]  Accepted  as  Bonds 
men. 

Mess".  Clarke  &  Hancock  being  Appointed  a  Committee  to  wait 
upon  the  Proprietors  of  the  Land  and  Flatts  near  the  Fortification, 
as  Entred  the  26*.  may  Inst  —  Reported  as  follows. 

That  they  had  attended  that  Service  —  and  that  the  Gentlemen 
have  Promised,  that  the  High  way,  Shall  be  Secured  from  Damage 
by  the  Tides,  according  to  their  Obligation  by  the  Original  Grant  of 
the  Town,  as  soon  as  was  possible. 

Michael  Turpin,  A  Tenant  of  mr.  Benjamin  Cloughin  the  House 
lately  taken  up  for  an  Hospital  —  Appeared  and  Informs  that  upon 
the  Desire  of  Several  of  the  Select  men,  and  for  the  Accomoda- 
tion of  the  Town  in  the  present  necessity,  he  had  removed  from 
his  Family,  and  had  taken  Separate  Lodgings,  for  which  he  had 
agreed  to  Pay  Thirty  Shillings  p.  Week. 

[320.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  11,  1740. 
Present  — 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries,  Esq*". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

John  Theobald  being  Ordered  to  be  present,  appeared  accord- 
ingly, and  Informs  that  he  carne  into  this  Town  from    some 

time  in  February  last,  with  his  Wife  and  One  Child,  and  his  Wive's 
Mother,  he  was  ordered  to  procure  Bondsmen  to  Indemnify  tlie 


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Town  as  the  Law  directs,  in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred  Pounds, 
&  to  appear  with  them  next  Wednesday. 

Upon  Information  that  the  Platform  at  the  Town  Dock  is  in 
danger  of  falling  if  something  be  not  Speedilj'  done  to  prevent  it, 
and  the  Shops  now  Standing  thereon. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'.  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  mr. 
Clarke  and  mr.  Hancock  be  a  Committee  to  View  the  same,  and  to 
[321.]  Order  the  doing  what  they  may  think  proper  to  be  done, 
for  the  Security  of  the  said  Platform  and  Shops. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  and  Seconded 

Voted,  That  the  Visitation  of  the  Piiblick  Schools  within  the 
Town,  Pursuant  to  the  Vote,  and  Order  of  the  Inhabitants,  at 
their  Annual  meeting  the  10*''.  of  March  last,  be  Attended  on 
Monda}'  the  Twenty  third  of  June  Current — and  that  the  follow- 
ing Gentle  men  be  desired  to  accompany  the  Select  men  in  the  S^. 
Visitation,  Viz'. 

The  Hon.  Adam  Winthrop  Esq"". 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq"". 

The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq''. 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'". 

The  Rev.  mr.  John  Webb 

The  Rev.  mr.  Joshua  Gee 

The  Rev.  mr.  Mather  Byles 

The  Rev.  mr.  Jeremy  Condy 

The  Rev.  mr.  Ellis  Grey 

mr.  Thomas  Cushing  Jun*". 

mr.  Edward  Bromfield 

mr.  James  Allen 
[332.]    Ordered  That  mr.  Savell  give  Seasonable  Notice  to 
the  Reverend  Ministers  of  his  appointment,  and  that  they  be 
desired  to  meet  at  the  Council  Chamber  on  said  Day,  at  Ten 
o'clock  in  the  fore  noon. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"".,  and  mr.  Cooke  be  desired  to 
give  directions  to  mrs.  Wardell  to  provide  a  Dinner  for  Twenty 
Gentlemen  on  that  Day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  18,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  P^sq'". 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hutchinson 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Upon  the  Motion  of  mr.  Samuel  Butler,  as  Entred  the  2P*.  of 
May  last,  mr.  Jeffries  Esq''.  &  mr.  Cooke  having  View'd  the  Tene- 
ment in  the  occupation  of  the  said  Butler,  &  Consider'd  his  Motion, 
They  Report  it  as  their  opinion  [323.]  That  it  is  adviseable  to 
Grant  Liberty  to  the  said  mr.  Butler,  at  his  own  Charge,  to  make 
an  Entry  and  Door,  thro'  his  Shop  to  go  to  his  Chamber  for  the 
accomodation  of  an  Under  Tenant.  —  Upon  Condition,  that  at  the 
end  and  expiration  of  his  Lease,  he  leave  the  Partition  and  Door 


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&c.  which  he  shall  make  as  aforesaid  stancliDg  —  Or  else  take  them 
away,  and  put  the  Shop  &c.  in  the  same  State  and  Condition  as  it 
is  now  in,  as  shall  be  judg'd  most  Convenient  by  the  Select  men, 
for  the  time  being. 

And  that  upon  these  Conditions  he  may  admit  an  Under  Tenant, 
provided  he  be  first  Approved  by  the  Select  men. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  Accepted. 

Abraham  Tuckerman  is  Admitted  a  Watch  man,  in  the  room  of 
John  Stringer,  w^ho  was  lately  dismissed  from  that  Service. 

Upon  Information  that  the  Doctors,  are  of  Opinion,    Tliat  it 

may  be  probable  that  mrs.   took  the  Small  Pox  from  a  Bed 

in  the  House  of  mrs.  Bryant,  which  was  [324.]  In  use  at  the 
Hospital  last  Winter,  when  that  Distemper  was  there. 

Voted,  That  it  is  for  the  Safety  of  the  Town  that  the  said  Bed 
and  Quilt  be  removed  from  said  Bryants  to  the  Hospital  at  the 
Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  and  that  another  Bed  be  sent  to  her  in 
lieu  thereof  — And  that  mr.  Hancock  be  desired  to  take  care  the 
same  be  affected  forth  with. 

John  Wood'by  a  free  Negro  man,  appear'd  and  Complains,  that  on 
the  10  Instant,  he  was  taken  up  in  the  Street  by  John  Rice  One  of 
the  Watchmen  as  he  was  going  from  his  Day  labour  in  the  Evening 
to  his  Lodging,  was  Bound  and  Imprisoned,  and  Obliged  to  pay 
Thirteen  Shillings  before  he  could  gain  his  Liberty,  and  all  without 
any  legal  process  —  Which  he  humbly  Apprehends  is  against  Law 
and  Justice,  and  Prays  the  Select  men  would  advise  him  how  to 
act  in  the  affair. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  Notify  and  Warn  John 
Rice,  to  attend  on  the  Select  men,  [325.]  next  Wednesday,  in 
the  afternoon,  to  make  answer  to  the  Complaints  exhibited  against 
him  as  above. 

John  Thebault  Weaver  from  Dedham,  with  his  Wife  and 
Daughter,  and  his  Mother  in  Law  Ann  Le  Moyne  are  admitted 
Inhabitants,  Samuel  Foster  and  William  Wardell  having  given 
Bond  with  the  said  Thebault  to  the  Town  Treasurer  to  Indemnify 
the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Paul  Bryan  is  hereby  Approved  &  Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket 
Porters  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  mr.  Richard  Gridley  and  mr. 
John  Clarke,  having  given  Bond  according  to  Law. 

Ordered  That  the  Ticket  Number  18,  be  delivered  him. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  20,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

[326.]    Mr.  Savell  Informs  that  Mrs.  wife   of  a 

Tenant  of  mr.  Benj*.  Clough  in  the  House  now  Used  for  an 
Hospital,  is  Dead,  and  that  it  is  humbly  desired  the  Select  men 
would  assist  in  giving  her  decent  Burial.  — being  very  poor. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  Im[)owered  and  directed  to  take  Care 
of  her  Burial,  And  that  he  give  an  Acco*.  of  the  Charge  of  digging 


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245 


a  Grave,  and  of  the  Porteis  in  Carrying  the  Corps  —  That  the 
same  may  be  paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury'. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  25,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Joseph  Birch  is  hereby  appointed  a  Viewer  and  Sealer  of 
Cord  Wood  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  having  been  [337. ) 
duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the  said  office,  He  is  to  be 
AUow'd  Four  pence  p.  Cord,  for  so  much  Wood  as  he  shall  View 
and  Seal,  to  be  paid  by  the  Buyer.  The  said  Birch's  Precinct  to  be 
the  Bull  Wharf  so  Called  at  the  lower  end  of  Summer  Street,  and 
mess".  Grays  &  Parkers  Wharves,  at  the  Southerly  end  of  the  Town. 

And  he  is  Carefully  to  See  to  it,  that  the  Laws  in  that  Case 
made  and  provided,  be  duly  Observed  and  kept. 

Benjamin  Llatch  and  Mary  his  Wife,  and  their  Daughter  Ruth 
Hatch,  lately  from  Harwich  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  mess". 
Samuel  Sturgis  and  Enoch  Freeman  having  given  Bond  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  together  with  the  said  Hatch  to  Indemnify  the 
Town,  as  the  Law  directs,  in  the  Sum  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds. 

John  Rice  One  of  the  Watchmen  appear'd  upon  the  Comj)laint 
exhibited  against  him  by  John  Woodby  a  free  Negro  Man,  as 
Entred  the  18  June  Current,  and  gave  the  Select  men  an  acco*.  of 
his  proceedings  in  that  Affair  [338.]  But  Woodby  not  appearing 
according  to  Order,  the  said  Rice  was  dismiss'd,  with  a  Caution  to 
Act  prudently  in  all  such  matters  for  the  future. 

Major  John  Hill  Appear'd,  and  made  a  Proposal  praying  the 
Select  men  to  take  the  same  into  Consideration — Which  is  as 
follows  Viz'.  That  if  the  Select  men  think  fit.  He  will  hire  the  Salt 
Marsh  belonging  to  the  Town,  on  Boston  Neck  (which  for  Several 
years  past  has  been  let  to  mr.  David  Collson)  for  the  term  of 
Five  years,  at  the  Rent  of  Fifteen  Pounds  p.  annum  and  that  he 
will  Drain  the  said  Marsh  Ground,  which  he  apprehends  will  be  of 
great  advantage  to  the  Town  hereafter. 

On  Monday  last  the  Twenty  third  Currant  The  Select  men 
Visited  the  Publick  Schools  in  the  Town,  Pursuant  to  the  Vote  of 
the  Inhabitants  at  their  annual  meeting,  in  March  last,  being 
accompanied  by  [339.]  The  following  Gentlemen  Viz'. 

The  Hon.  Adam  Winthrop  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Edw^.  Hutchinson  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq"". 
.   The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 

The  Rev.  Doctor  Sewall 

The  Rev.  mr.  Welsteed 

The  Rev.  mr.  Byles 

The  Rev.  mr.  Condy 

mr.  Thomas  Cushing 

mr.  Edward  Brom field  and 

mr.  James  Allen 


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And  found  the  said  School  unc 
ber  of  Scholars  in  each  School  w 
In  the  South  Grammar  School 
In  the  North  Grammar  School 
In  the  middle  Writing  School 
In  the  South  Writing  School 
In  the  North  Writing  School 


a  good  Regulation  ;  the  Num- 
found  as  follows  Viz*. 


in  School  Street  — 

-  85 

in  Bennet  Street  — 

60 

in  Queen  Street  — 

83 

in  Common  Sf*  — 

-  58 

in  Love  Lane  — 

-  270 

551 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Selectmen,  June  30,  1740. 
.  Caleb  Lyman  Esq''. 
Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq*", 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

[330.]  On  Fryday  last  the  27*^.  of  June  Current,  The  Select 
men  met  at  Bulls  Wharf,  the  lower  end  of  Summer  Street,  upon 

the  Desire  of  mrs.   Dyre  and  run  the  line  between  the  Town 

and  Said  Dyre,  and  Staked  out  the  High  Way,  taking  the  Meas- 
ure from  the  Well  on  the  North  Side  of  the  said  High  Way,  which 
is  agreeable  to  the  Record  thereof  made  in  the  Year,  1G83. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  2,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Joseph  Savell  Informs  that  the  Steps  of  the  Cellar  under  the 
Town  house  in  his  Improvement  are  out  Repair. 

Whereupon,  mr.  Cooke  is  Desired  to  get  them  Repaired. 

Ebenezer  Winborn  who  has  Attended  [331,]  at  the  Hospital 
in  the  West  part  of  the  Town — during  the  Sickness  of  Eliz*. 
Conyer,  of  the  Small  Pox,  informs  that  mrs.  Swane,  said  Conycr's 
Mother,  Desires  to  be  released  from  her  Confinement  there  — 
Whereupon, 

Ordered,  that  mrs.  Swane  be  accordingly  dismiss'd,  taking  Care 
to  be  well  Cleansed,  &  go  forth  with  fresh  Cloaths,  and  that  She 
keep  with  her  Sister  Neal  in  Long  Lane  until  further  Orders. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  4,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

The  Petition  of  a  Considerable  Number  of  the  Inhabitants  of 
this  Town,  presented  to  the  Selectmen,  Setting  forth  the  Generous 
offer  made  by  Peter  Faneuil  Esq"",  of  Erecting  a  Market  house  at 
his  own  Cost  and  Charge,  if  the  Town  [332.]  Shall  give  leave 


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247 


therefor  —  And  Desiring  that  a  Meeting  of  the  Inhabitants  may 
be  Speedily  Warned,  in  order  to  Consider  of  and  determine  upon 
that  matter  —  Read  and  Accordingly 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  "Warrant  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston, 

In  His  Majesty's  Name  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all 
the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town,  duly 
Qualified  as  the  Law  directs  to  Convene  at  the  Town  House,  on 
Monday  the  fourteenth  of  July  Current,  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the 
Morning,  then  and  there  to  Consider  the  Petition  of  Sundry  of  the 
Inhabitants,  that  the  Town  would  give  leave  for  the  Erecting  a 
Market  house  on  Dock  Square,  for  the  Town's  Use  and  Service, 
at  the  Cost  and  Charge  of  Peter  Faneuil  Esq"",  (who,  as  is  repre- 
sented in  said  Petition,  has  generously  Offered  to  Erect  the  same) 
And  that  the  By  Law  Establishing  a  market,  so  far  as  it  respects 
Buying  [333.]  Provissions  out  of  the  Market,  may  be  repealed, 
that  so,  all  Persons  may  be  at  Liberty  at  all  times  to  Buy  in  any 
part  of  the  Town  ;  And  also  to  do  what  may  be  thought  proper  to 
be  done  thereon.  &c.  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  11,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  'Ksq^. 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Cooke  having  been  at  the  Hospital  at  the 
West  part  of  the  Town  this  Day  —  finding  that  Elizabeth  Conyer 
w^ho  has  lately  had  the  Small  Pox  there,  is  well  recovered  — 
Report  as  follows.  That  they  think  it  Adviseable  that  Ebenezer 
Winborn  and  Phillip  Conyer  who  have  attended  at  the  Hospital 
be  dismiss'd  from  further  Service  there  —  and  that  the  said 
Elizabeth  Conyer  Continue  there,  under  the  Care  of  Betty  Woodby, 
who  lives  in  the  House,  until  further  Order,  the  [334.]  Said 
Woodby  having  offered  to  Board  her  for  Thirty  Shillings  p.  Week. 

Voted  that  this  Report  be  accepted. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  16,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 

Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Hugh  Hall  Esq'.  Desires  Liberty  to  Rebuild  a  Tomb  in  the 
South  Burying  place,  and  to  bring  in  his  Bricks  &c.  by  the  Alms- 
house, Whereupon, 

The  Question  was  put, 

And  it  pass'd  in  the  Affirmative  —  Provided  he  takes  Care  for 
putting  up  the  Fence  again  in  good  Order. 


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[335.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July,  23.  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq*". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Speakman  and  others,  Bakers,  Appeared,  Informing  that 
the  Price  of  Wheat  is  risen,  &  therefore  pray  the  assize  of  Bread 
may  be  Alter'd  accordingly. 

Upon  Consideration  of  the  Petition  of  Richard  Bill  Esq'. 
Hugh  Hall  Esq^,  and  Sundry  others,  Inhabitants  of  the  West 
part  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  presented  to  the  Town  at  their 
annual  Meeting  in  March  last,  for  placing  a  Fire  Engine  in  that 
part  of  tlie  Town,  —  and  the  Vote  of  the  Town  thereon. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'.,  Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock  and  mr.  Cooke  be  a  Committee  to  View  an  Engine 
that  is  offered  to  Sale  in  the  hands  of  mr.  Jonas  Clarke  [336.] 
Enquire  into  the  Circumstances  thereof,  and  the  price  of  it,  or  of 
any  other  and  Report  thereon. 

Mr.  Savell  Informs  he  has  Warned  Mary  Baker  to  Depart  the 
To7/u,  the  said  Mary  coming  lately  into  this  Town  by  Land  from 
Long  Island. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  28.  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 

Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Elisha  West  Appeard  and  Informs  that  Jane  Gibbs  Single 
Woman  is  come  lately  from  Sandwich,  and  Resides  at  his  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  at  Thirteen  Shil- 
lings p.  Bushel  [337.]  for  Wheat  and  Three  Shillings  &  Six 
pence  allow'd  for  Charges ;  Computed  as  follows,  Viz*,  of 

oz 

Penny  White  Loaf                                      2.  13. 

Wheaten                                          4.  3. 

Household                                        5.  9. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf                       1^^    9.  4. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July,  30,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke 

Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq^ 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Upon  Application  made  by  mr.  William  Maccarty  Praying  the 


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Select  men  to  Reconsider  their  Vote,  pass'cl  the  14*'^.  of  Maj'last — 
Den3'ing  him  the  Liberty  of  Setting  his  new  Building  further  on 
the  Street  than  the  Old  house  stood  in  half  Square  Court,  which  he 
has  lately  taken  down,  for  Rensons  mentioned — The  Select  men 
[338.]  went  again  upon  the  Spot,  &  Vicw'd  the  same,  and  have 
agreed  with  the  said  Maccarty  as  follows.  Viz*.  That  in  Considera- 
tion of  his  going  Back,  Two  feet  and  Eight  Inches  at  the  Corner 
of  his  Brick  Shop  or  Office,  and  leaving  the  same  for  an  High 
Way,  he  should  have  Liberty  to  Stretch  a  line  from  the  South 
West  Coiner  of  his  House  tronting  on  King  Street,  where  mr. 
Henry  Lnughton  now  Dwells,  to  the  North  East  Corner  of  his 
Brick  house  fronting  on  said  half  Square  Court,  where  the  said 
Maccarty  now  Dwells,  and  that  the  said  Line  shall  be  the  bounds 
of  said  new  Building  upon  the  Street  or  High  Way 

Mr.  James  Stevens  Mariner,  from  Glocester  with  his  Wife 
Elizabeth,  and  Two  Servants  Namely  John  Ware  and  William 
Nason,  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  the  S^.  Stevens  together  with 
Joseph  Hiller  and  Btmjamin  Bickner  having  given  Bond  to  the 
Town  Treasurer,  in  the  Penalty  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to  In- 
demnify the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

[339.]  INIr.  Clarke  is  Desired  to  See  the  Bridge  at  Olivers 
Dock  Repaired  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Mr.  William  Scolt  desires  leave  to  Set  up  a  Shop  of  Eight  feet 
Square,  on  the  Platform  at  the  Town  Dock  —  which  being  (.'on- 
sider'd,  It's  thought  inconvenient  to  Let  out  any  p:irt  of  said  Plat- 
form at  present. 

Mr.  Savell  is  Ordered  to  Notify  John  M*'.  Guire  One  of  the 
Ticket  Porters  to  Attend  next  Wednesday,  to  make  Answer  to  a 
Complaint  ma  le  against  him  for  Abusing  mr.  Wendell  &c. 

Whereas  John  Fling  and  Peter  Curtice  Two  of  the  Ticket 
Porters  having  Inlisted  themselves  as  Volun tiers,  and  James  Fair 
Service,  another  of  them  following  other  Business. 

Mr.  Savell  is  Order'd  to  demand  and  receive  their  Tickets,  and 
return  them  to  the  Clerks  Office. 

[340.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  6,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Richard  Smith  Wheelwright  from  Roxburv  with  his  Wife 
Sarah,  and  four.  Children,  namely  Luke,  Edward,  Lucretia,  and 
Mary  Smith,  are  admitted  Inhabitants  ;  The  said  Smith,  together 
with  mess".  Joseph  Marion  and  Henry  Laughton  having  given 
Bond,  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Penalty  of  Two  Hundred 
Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Winborn  Informs  that  William  Rillow  One  of  the  Watch 
men,  in  the  South  Watch  house,  has  left  that  Service,  and  Desires 
some  proper  Person  may  be  put  in  his  room  — 

Ordered  That  mr.  Savell  be  and  hereb}^  is  directed  to  remove 
Abia  Holbrook  from  the  Dock  Watch,  and  put  him  into  the 


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[34:1.]  South  Watch  in  the  room  of  said  Rillow  —  and  that  he 
place  some  proper  Person  in  the  Dock  Watcli  to  Supply  said  Hol- 
brooks  place,  till  further  Order. 

Betty  Woodby  the  Negro  Nurse  at  the  Hospital  at  the  West  part 
of  the  Town,  Informs  that  Eliz^.  Quonyear  who  lately  had  the 
Small  Pox  there  has  been  well  for  Five  Weeks  past,  and  being 
thoroughly  Cleansed  and  Aired  Desires  Liberty  now  to  return 
home. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Eliz*.  Quonyear  have  Liberty  to  go  home 
accordingly.  She  leaving  behind  her  the  Cloaths  she  had  on  when 
she  was  Sick. 

Mr  James  Nicols  who  hired  the  Towns  Shop  in  Queen  Street 
desires  to  quit  it,  his  Quarter  ending  the  first  Instant,  to  which 
Day  he  had  paid  the  Treasurer  his  Rent  in  full. 

And  mr.  Daniel  Tuckerman  Taylor  being  present  Desires  to 
hire  the  same.  Where  upon 

Voted,  That  the  Shop  belonging  to  the  Town,  in  Queen  Street 
late  in  the  Occupation  [342.]  of  James  Niccols  Barber,  be  and 
hereby  is  Let  to  Daniel  Tuckerman  Taylor,  for  the  Space  of  One 
Year  Commencing  from  the  first  of  August  Current,  He  Paying  to 
the  Town  Treasurer  Fourteen  Pounds  p.  annum,  at  four  Quarterly 
Payments  clear  of  all  Charges. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  13.  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Cnpt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lj^man  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Savell  is  Ordered  forthwith  to  take  Care  that  Capt.  Benj*. 
Kent  give  Bond  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charges  that 
may  arise  on  Acco*.  of  One  mrs.  Ann  Brown,  whom  he  Imported 
lately  from  Jamaica. 

Complaint  being  made  of  a  Breach  in  the  Pavement  in  King 
Street  before  the  [343.]  Bunch  of  Grapes  —  mr.  Savell  is 
directed  to  take  Care  the  same  be  repaired,  at  the  Charge  of  the 
Proprietors. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  20.  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*", 
mr.  Clarke 

Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  William  Waters  the  keeper  of  the  Province  Hospital  on 
Rainsfords  Island,  Appeared  and  Informs  that  the  time  of  his  liv- 
ing on  said  Island  according  to  his  Agreement  with  the  Select  men 
expired  the  2P'.  June  last ;  And  Desires  to  know  the  Mind  of  the 
Select  men  relating  to  his  Continuance  there  longer  —  at  the  same 
time  upon  Discourse  had  with  him  —  He  the  said  Waters  Declared 


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251 


that  he  would  not  Continue  on  said  Island,  unless  he  had  the  same 
Allowance  which  was  formerly  agreed  upon,  Viz'.  Fifty  Pounds  p. 
annum  [344.]  With  the  Improvement  of  the  Island. 

Mr.  Samuel  Holyoke  vSchool  master  in  Queen  Street  Informs 
that  the  Town  House  wherein  he  lives  and  keeps  his  School,  is 
leaky  and  wants  repair. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Hancock  be  a  Committee  to 
View  the  same,  &  to  Cause  the  Necessary  Repairs  to  be  made 
ac-cordingly. 

Mr.  Cooke  made  a  Motion  that  the  free  Negroes  and  Indians 
might  be  Warned  to  Work  on  the  High  Ways  according  to  Law, 
Wherefore, 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  and  Warn  the  said  Free 
Negroes  and  Indians  to  attend  at  Boston  Neck  accordingly  next 
Tuesday  being  the  2G*^.  of  Aug.  Current 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  and  the  Select  men  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  Aug.  19,  1740. 

Present 

The  Hon.  Joseph  Wads  worth  Esq'. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq". 
[345.]        The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 

Hugh  Hall  Esq--. 

John  Fayerweather  Esq^ 

Jacob  Royall  Esq''. 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq''. 

Daniel  Henchman  Esq'". 

Thomas  Hubbard  Esq". 

mr.  Thomas  Hancock 
A  Ward  on  Boston  Neck,  upon  the  Lords  Days,  was  then 
Ordered  and  Appointed,  from  and  after  the  Date  hereof,  until  the 
nineteenth  Day  of  October  next  ensuing,  inclusive — As  has  been 
Customary  heretofore  —  and  a  W^arrant  was  Issued  accordingly 
directed  to  the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Aug.  25,  1740. 
Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

[346 .  ]  Mr.  Joseph  Uran ,  Appeared  &  Informs  that  the  Engine 
whereof  he  is  Master,  (call'd  the  Dock  Engine)  was  first  at  Work 
on  the  Fire  which  broke  out  near  the  Mill  Bridge  —  And  Prays 
the  Premium  or  Bounty  allow'd  by  the  Town  may  be  accordingly 
drawn  for  on  the  Town  Treasury. 

Voted,  That  a  Draft  be  made  upon  the  Treasury  payable  to  the 
Baid  Joseph  Uran,  for  himself  and  his  Company,  for  the  Sum  of 
Five  Pounds. 

Ordered,  That  the  Assize  of  Bread  be  Stated  at  the  Rate  of 
Fifteen  Shillings  p.  Bushel,  for  Wheat,  and  Three  Shillings  and 


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Six  pence  is  allow'd  for  Charges.    The  Computation  is  as  follows, 


Viz 


oz-  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  7. 

Wheaten  3.  11. 

Household  4.  15 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1\    6.  4 

Mr.  Middleeot  Cooke  is  Chosen  Moderator  for  the  month  ensu- 
ins:. 


[347,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  2,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 

Thomas  Hu'chinson  Esq^ 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Joshua  Blanchard  presenting  a  Plan,  from  Peter  Faneuil 
Esq^,  of  a  House  for  a  market,  to  be  built  on  Dock  Square, 
(Agreeable  to  his  Proposal  to  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  on 
Monday  the  14"\  of  July  last,  and  their  Votes  thereon)  Desiring 
the  Select  men  w^ould  lay  out  the  Ground  in  Order  to  begin  the 
Foundation ;  The  Select  men  accordingly  met,  went  on  the  place 
in  Order  to  View  the  same,  Mark'd  and  Stak'd  out  a  Peice  of 
Ground  for  that  use,  measuring  iu  length  from  the  lower  or  East- 
erly end  fronting  the  Ware  houses  in  Merchants  Row,  One  Hundred 
feet,  and  in  Breadth  Forty  feet,  which  leaves  a  Passage  AVay  of 
Thirty  feet  Wide  [348.]  Between  the  Town's  Shops  and  the 
Market  House  to  be  built. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  10,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

A  Petition  was  brought  by  mess".  Jacob  Parker,  William  Fair- 
field &  David  Cutler,  Signed  by  One  Hundred  and  Ninety  two,  of 
the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  Prnying  that  a  meeting  of 
en  id  Town  may  be  duly  Called  to  Consider  Whether  they  will  ad- 
here to  their  former  Vote  (on  the  14*''.  of  July  last)  for  the  Erecting 
of  a  market  house  on  the  Conditions  then  proposed. 

The  Select  men  having  Several  times  [34:9,]  Discoursed  with 
nir.  Benj*.  Clongh  about  Hiring  his  House  at  the  Westerly  part  of 
the  Town,  which  has  often  been  made  Use  of  for  an  Hospital  —  It 
is  now  agreed  to  Hire  the  s'^.  House  and  Land  Shop  and  Appurte- 
nances thereto  belonging,  at  the  Rate  of  Twenty  five  Pounds,  p. 
annum,  beginning  from  the  Eighth  Day  of  August  1740 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740. 


253 


Upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  no  more  Petitions  for  Granting  Licences  be  Con- 
sidered by  the  Select  men  for  this  Year. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  with  mr.  Jonas  Clarke  wait  on 
the  Gentlemen  the  Proprietors  of  the  Land  and  Flattson  each  Side 
the  High  Way,  leading  to  Roxbury  withiu  the  Fortification,  and 
Inform  them,  that  unless  they  immediately  repair  the  same  accord- 
ing to  the  Original  Agreement  with  the  Town,  the  Select  men  will 
bo  Obliged  to  prosecute  the  Affair  in  the  Law. 

[350.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  24,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lvman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Sutton  Byles  Informs  that  m''.  Warner,  the  Distiller,  by 
Building  a  House  at  the  South  end,  of  the  Town,  has  obstructed  a 
Water  Course,  which  Occasions  a  great  annoyance  to  the  High 
Way,  Where  upon,  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Cooke  were  desired  to 
View  the  same,  &  to  Report  thereon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Sept.  29,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke 

Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

[351.]  Upon  Considering  the  Petition  brought  by  Jacob 
Parker  and  others,  Signed  by  Joseph  Grant  and  One  Hundred  and 
Ninety  One  Inhabitants  desiring  a  Town  meeting  may  be  Called, 
to  Consider  Whether  they  will  Adhere  to  their  former  Vote  on  the 
fourteenth  of  July  last  for  the  Erecting  a  Market  house  on  Dock 
Square  —  The  Question  was  put.  Whether  the  Sc^lect  men  will  now 
Order  a  Warrant  for  a  Special  meeting  in  answer  to  said  Petition  ? 
And  it  pass'd  in  the  Negative. 

Mr.  Chambers  Informing  that  John  Russell  One  of  the  Watch 
men  is  Uncapable  of  the  Offlce,  by  reason  of  some  Infirmity  — 
and  Clement  Parchard  appearing,  and  being  Recommended  by 
Baid  Chambers  as  a  proper  Person  to  be  admitted  in  his  room  — 
He  was  admitted  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  8,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 


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[352.1  ^^r-  Cooke  informing,  that  Sundry  Inhabitants  of  this 
Town  desire  Liberty  ma}^  be  Granted  for  Planting  Trees  on 
Boston  Neck  on  both  Sides  of  the  High  Way,  at  the  Cost  and 
Charge  of  the  said  Inhabitants  and  others  who  may  be  inclined 
to  Encourage  the  same  by  further  Subscription^  to  be  under  the 
Direction  of  the  Select  men. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted  accordingly. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  mr.  Drowne  for  Setting  a  Post  before 
his  Shop  Door  in  Cornhill,  The  Committee,  Viz*.  John  Jeffries 
Esq'',  and  mr.  Cooke,  having  View'd  the  place,  Keport,  that;  it  will 
much  Straiten  the  Street,  and  therefore  Inconvenient  to  Grant 
his  Request. 

Where  upon  the  Ques,*tion  was  put,  And  it  pass'd  in  the 
Negative. 

Mr.  Timothy  Thornton  informs  that  the  Paving  of  Love  Street, 
and  Prince  Street,  is  finished,  And  therefore  Prays  the  Select  men, 
[353.]  would  please  to  See  the  same  measured,  in  Order  to  know 
the  Towns  part  thereof, — Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Esq"",  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Hancock  be  a  Committee  to  See  the 
Measure  thereof  on  Fryday  next  at  10  o'Clock,  a.  m.  and  to 
Report  thei  e  on 

Mr.  Savell  is  ordered  to  go  to  the  Masters  of  the  Fire  Engines, 
and  direct  them  to  give  in  to  the  Town  Clerk,  perfect  Lists  of 
their  respective  Companj^s,  that  so  a  list  of  all  Persons  in  that 
Service  may  be  produced  upon  all  Occasions,  that  they  may  be 
Excused  from  Serving  as  Jury  men. 

Boston,  October,  13,  1740. 

Whereas  the  Petitions  of  Sundry  Persons  for  Licence  to  Sell 
Strong  Drink,  either  as  Innholders  or  Retailers  have  been 
presented  to  the  Select  men,  and  at  Several  meetings  Considered 
by  them.  — A  List  of  the  names  of  the  Petitioners,  and  the 
Street  where  each  Person  dwells,  with  the  actings  of  the  [354.] 
Select  men  upon  them  respectively,  is  here  Recorded  as  follows, 
Viz*. 

Innholders,  approved  &  Recommended,  Viz*. 

Joseph  Bill  Clarks  Wharf 

Increase  Blake  Merchants  Row 

Jonathan  Dwight  '      Newbury  Street 

Abigail  Jarvis  Lynn  Street 

Samuel  May  Fish  Street 

Richard  Smith  King  Street 

Josiah  Sheldon  Newbury  Street 

James  Stevens  Fish  Street  (Dolphin) 

Retailers,  Approved  &  Recommended,  Viz*. 

John  Bell  Ann  Street 

Edward  Burt  Lynn  Street 

Susanna  Dechezeau  Shrimptons  Lane 

Susanna  Deschares         .  Wood  Lane 

Elizabeth  Fisher  Cow  Lane 

Joseph  Gilbert  Hanover  Street 

Mary  Hayes  Ship  Street 

Thomas  Inches  Marlborough  Street 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740. 


255 


[355.]    Dorothy  Kicldcr 

Rn'lph  Mayar 

Mary  Nazro 

Haunah  Orange 

Katharine  Peartree 

Nathaniel  Pearse 

William  Rillow 

John  Ridgaway 

John  Simpson 

Mary  Souther 

Mary  Winter 

Dorothy  Wharton 

William  AVinter 
Retailers,  Disallowed.  Viz*. 

Peter  Boylston 

John  Holt 

Richard  Kent 

Robert  Kenton 

Thomas  Lawlor 

Phillip  Marlow 

John  Nicols 

John  Nicholson 
[356.]    Elizabeth  Pothecary 

Tamson  Rogers 

Moses  8 h alley 

William  Smalledge 

Wigglesworth  Sweetzer 

Alice  Weaver 

Elihu  WardeU 

John  West 
Retailer  of  Beer,  Cyder  &c., 
Viz*. 

Phillip  Marrett 


Lynn  Street 
Lynn  Street 
Fish  Street 
Fish  Street 
Middle  Street 
Fish  Street 
Summer  Street 
Shrimptons  Lane 
Middle  Street 
Winter  Street 
Marlborough  Street 
Orange  Street 
Orange  Street 

Orange  Street 
Bartons  Rope  Walk 
Middle  Street 
Queen  Street 
Ship  Street 
Hawkins  Street 
Cambridge  Street 
Orange  Street 
Newbury  Street 
Peirces  alley 
Battery  March 
Battery  March 
King  Street 
Shrimptons  Lane 
Middle  Street 
Middle  Street 
Approved  and  Recommended, 

Hanover  Street 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  15,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jefferies  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Arthur  Noble  and  his  Wife  and  their  Two  Children,  From 
George  Town,  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  upon  Condition  that 
[357.]  He  with  John  Noble  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in 
the  Sum  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to  Lidemnify  the  Town  from 
any  Charge  on  their  Account,  according  to  Law. 

Mr.  John  Morey,  Appearing,  Prays  a  Consideration  of  Twelve 
Pounds,  may  be  allowed  him,  for  his  Serving  the  Executions  and 
delivering  Possession  of  the  Shops  &c.  on  Dock  Square  to  the 
Town. 

Voted,  That  the  Consideration  thereof,  be  ref  er'd  to  Wednesday 
next. 


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Voted,  That  mr.  Treasurer  "Wads worth  be  desired  to  render  a 
List  of  all  the  Houses  Lands  &c.  with  an  Account  of  all  the  Rents 
belonging  to  the  Town. 

Upon  the  Petition  of  mr.  Cornelius  Linch,  Praying  that  Liberty 
may  be  Granted  him  to  Open  a  School  in  this  'lown,  for  the 
teaching  of  Reading,  Writing,  Aritlimetick  Navigation  &c. 

Voted,  that  this  Petition  be  refer'd  for  furtlier  Consideration. 

[358.]  Mr.  Savell  is  Ordered  to  direct  Mrs.  CoUings  to 
Attend  the  Select  men  next  Wednesday,  in  Order  to  give  Infor- 
mation concerning  a  Blind  Man  She  has  taken  into  her  House  as 
a  Lodger. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  20.  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Upon  Reading  a  Letter  from  Capt.  John  Aves,  Master  of  Ship 
Olive  Branch  to  Tho'.  Hubbard  Esq^  acquainting  him  of  his 
arrival  from  New  Castle  in  about  Nine  Weeks,  and  that  they  have 
had  the  Small  Pox  on  board  in  the  Passage,  One  man  Died, 
another  recovered  who  has  been  Well  Six  Weeks,  And  that  there 
is  no  Person  on  board  now  to  have  it  —  And  further  that  he  has 
Cleansed  the  Ship  &c. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth,  mr.  Hancock  &  mr.  [350.]  Cooke 
be  a  Committee,  to  Visit  the  said  Ship,  this  afternoon  Examine 
into  the  Circumstances  thereof,  and  Report  thereon  as  soon  as 
may  be. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  October  22,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Bowdoin  presented  a  Letter  from  James  Fluker,  Master  of 

the  Ship  from  New  Castle,  Informing  that  he  left  New  Castle 

the  2G"\  of  July  last,  and  that  the  Day  after,  his  Mate  was  taken 
Sick  with  the  Small  Pox  and  Died  in  Nine  Days,  And  that  he  has 
Pour  men  on  board,  that  has  not  had  it,  that  he  threw  over 
board  all  the  Bedding  &c.  belonging  to  his  mate,  and  that  they 
have  all  Continued  well  ever  Since,  and  Prays  that  some  Order 
may  be  given  for  his  coming  up  with  liis  Vessell.  . 

[360.]  Voted,  That  mr.  Clarke  and  mr.  Cooke  be  desired 
to  go  on  board  at  the  Charge  of  the  Owners  and  Enquire  into  the 
Circumstances  of  the  Vessell  and  Company  and  Report  thereon  as 
Boon  as  may  be,  that  further  Orders  may  be  given. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  24,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740. 


257 


Capt.  Forsyth 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Cooke 

The  Committee  appointed  the  22^.  Instnnt,  to  Visit  Capt. 
Flukers  Ship,  Report  that  they  Ijave  Attended  lhat  Service  and 
Exarain'd  Capt.  Fhiker  upon  Oath,  &  find  tiiat  on  the  4*'''.  of 
August  last,  he  Buried  his  Mate  of  the  Small  Pox,  and  with  him 
all  his  Bedding,  And  had  throughly  Cleansed  the  Ship  by  Smoak- 
ing  &c.  And  that  since  lhat  time,  and  now,  all  are  well  on  board. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  don't  apprehend  [361.]  Any 
Danger  will  Accrue  to  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  by  the  Ship's 
coming  up  &  that  a  Certificate  be  given  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  27,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
mr.  Clarke 
mr  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Voted,  That  Eight  Pounds  be  allowed  and  Paid  out  of  the  Town 
Treasury,  towards  Thomas  Kerby's  Passage  to  Jersey,  as  Entred 
3^.  of  Sept.  last,  in  Case  he  goes. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Oct.  29,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"" 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Upon  Represent ation  made  that  the  [362.]  Eight  Pounds, 
Voted  the  27"\  Instant,  towards  the  Carrying  Thomas  Kerby  to 
Jerse3Ms  not  Sufficient  to  Obtain  that  end,  and  being  Apprehensive 
if  he  should  not  go  he  would  become  a  great  Charge  to  the  Town, 
Therefore, 

Voted,  Tliat  Forty  Shillings  more  be  Allowed  to  make  it  Ten 
Pounds,  to  be  p^.  after  his  Sailing. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  by  mr.  Clarke  —  that  mr.  William  Mer- 
chant, Desires  to  hire  or  Lease  the  Building  Yard  near  the  North 
Battery. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Waters  &  Glidden  to  whom  it  was  Let, 
Sept.  10,  1735.  be  desired  to  attend  the  Select  men  next  Wednes- 
day. 

Mr.  Josiah  Baker,  Master  of  the  Copper  Engine  at  the  North 
end,  Appearing  Informs  That  one  of  his  Company,  Viz*.  John 
Waters  is  a  broad  at  Sea,  and  another.  Viz*.  Newman  Greenough 
has  loft  them  —  and  Prays  the  Select  men  would  please  to  Appoint 
Two  Persons  to  Succeed  them ;  at  the  same  time  recommended 
John  Newell  &  Henry  Newell  [363.]  as  Suitable  Persons,  if  the 
Select  men  think  fit,  they  hnving  Obtained  a  Dismission  from  their 
respective  Captains. 

Voted,  That  mr.  John  Newell  and  mr.  Henry  Newell  be  & 


258 


City  Document  No.  87. 


hereby  are  admitted  into  mr.  Baker's  Company  in  the  room  of 
mess".  John  Waters  &  Newman  Greenongh. 

Mr.  Anthony  Underwood  Master  of  the  Fire  Engine  at  the  Old 
North  meeting  house,  Informs  that  Richard  Kent,  One  of  his  Com- 
pany is  lately  Dead,  and  another  Viz'.  Joseph  Ilarlcy  is  uncapable 
of  Service  —  And  Prays  the  Selectmen  would  please  to  Appoint 
Two  men  to  Succeed  them,  at  the  same  time  recommended 
Timothy  Brown  and  Oliver  Luckis  Jun"".  as  Suitable  Persons  if  the 
Select  men  think  fit. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Timothy  Brown  &  Oliver  Luckis  Jun"".  be 
admitted  in  to  mr.  Underwoods  Company  in  the  room  of  mess". 
Richard  Kent  and  Joseph  Harley. 

Upon  Consideration  of  a  Petition  of  Richard  Bill  Esq',  and 
Eighty  Six  others  to  the  Town  [364,]  At  their  Meeting  in  May 
last,  Praying  that  they  may  have  an  Engine  for  the  Extinguishing 
of  Fire  at  the  AYesterly  part  of  the  Town,  representing  that  mr. 
Jonas  Clarke  had  One  to  Dispose  of.  And  that  the  Select  men 
may  be  Impowered  to  Purchase  the  same  —  And  tlie  Tovf n  Voting 
the  Select  men  to  be  a  Committee  for  that  end,  And  that  they  are 
desired  to  Act  and  do  thereon  as  they  shall  think  most  for  the 
Interest  of  the  Town. 

The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  affair  and  Viewed  and 
Tryed  the  Engine  of  mr.  Clarke's  and  being  of  Opinion  that  it  may 
be  of  Benefit  to  the  Town  to  have  an  Engine  placed  there,  and  that 
mr.  Clarke's  is  a  Suitable  One  for  that  Use. 

Voted,  That,  if  it  may  be  Purchased  for  One  Hundred  &  Thirty 
Pounds,  it  be  procured  &  placed  there  as  the  Select  men  shall 
direct. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  5,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

[365.]  Mr.  Savell  Informing  that  Capt.  Joseph  Hubbard 
was  arrived  below  from  Bristol  and  had  the  Small  Pox  on  board, 
&  that  One  Pasmore,  &  others  Passengers  in  him  was  come  up  to 
Town —  Ordered,  That  mr.  Pasmore  be  sent  for. 

Roger  Pasmore  being  Sworn  by  mr.  Justice  Lyman  declares. 
Viz*.  That  he  came  Passenger  in  the  Ship  Industry  Joseph  Hubbard 
Master  from  Bristol,  &  that  they  left  that  place,  Sept.  20'^^.  last, 
that  Capt.  Cowley,  be  with  Fourteen  of  the  Shii)'s  Company,  were 
all  that  came  in  her  and  that  in  Five  or  Six  Days  after  they  came 
out  One  Jon'^.  Underwood  was  taken  down  with  the  Small  Pox  & 
recovered,  &  about  Fourteen  Days  since  John  Rocket  a  Serv*.  to 
the  Captain  was  taken  ill  about  a  Week  or  Ten  Days  since  the 
Small  Pox  came  out  full  upon  him  &  that  he  lyes  in  the  Steerage, 

&  that  he  the  s^.  Pasmore  lay  in  the  Cabin,  &  that  Bowman 

is  now  Complaining,  Farther  Says  that  the  Captain  the  last  Night 
came  to  anchor  off  of  Si)ectacle  Island  as  he  the  Declarant  Appre- 


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bends  on  account  of  the  [366»]  Distemper,  And  that  the  Captain 
he  &  two  Sailors  namely,  Duraore  &  Thompson,  came  up  last  night 
from  the  Vessell. 

Roger  Pasmore.  Voted,  That  a  Wairaut  be  f(jrth  with  taken 
out  in  order  to  Send  them  on  board  again,  which  was  accordingly 
done.  Signed  by  Samuel  Sewall  and  Caleb  Lyman  Esq".  Justices 
of  the  Peace. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  5,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mr.  Glidden  Appearing  According  to  Order,  presented  an 
Account  of  Charge  that  he  had  been  at,  on  the  Wharf,  hired  Sept. 
10,  1735.  of  the  Town,  and  now  in  his  Possession,  Praying  that 
the  Select  men  would  View  the  same  and  Allow  him  what  they  may 
think  proper  — and  now  desires  to  resign  it  to  the  Town. 

[36 T.]  Voted,  That  the  Select  men  will  View  the  same,  on 
the  morrow  at  3  o'Clock  in  the  afternoon. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  Send  a  Watch  into  the 
Common  this  Evening  to  prevent  any  Damage  to  the  Rails  &  Trees 
there  —  it  being  the  of  Nov"",  when  large  Numbers  of  Persons 
meet  there. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  7,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
mr.  Hancock 
nn\  Cooke 

Mr.  Jacob  Wendell  Jun"".  Informs  that  Capt.  Lothrop  is  arrived 
below  from  New  Castle  (with  Thirty  Souls  on  board)  but  has  the 
Small  Pox  on  board,  And  Prays  that  a  Doctor  and  Nurse  may  be 
permitted  to  go  down  to  him  — 

Voted,  That  Dr.  Clarke  be  permitted  to  go  down  he  taking  all 
possible  Care  (by  Changing  his  Cloaths  at  the  Island)  to  prevent 
bringing  [368.]  The  Distemper  into  tho  Town  —  And  that  Mary 
Flood  go  down  as  a  Nurse. 

Voted,  Tiiat  a  Petition  be  presented  to  His  Excellency,  that  he 
would  please  to  give  Orders  for  the  Stopping  Capt.  Hubbard  from 
Bristol,  &  Capt.  Lothrop  from  New  Castle  who  have  the  Small  Pox 
On  board  &  all  other  Vessels  coming  from  those  parts  that  may 
have  had  the  Small  Pox  or  any  other  Malignant  Distemper  in  their 
Passage  — And  that  Capt.  Forsyth  and  mr.  Hancock  be  desired  to 
present  the  same,  (Which  was  done  accordingly.) 

Whereas  Several  Ships  are  Stop'd  at  Rainsfords  Island,  having 
the  Small  Pox  on  board  by  reason  of  which  Sundry  People  must 
be  put  on  Shoar,  &  to  prevent  t'leir  co-ning  off  the  said  Island, 
or  others  coming  to  the  Island. 

Voted,  That  Henry  Gibbins  and  —    be  sent  down  there 


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to  prevent  the  same,  and  that  application  be  made  [369.] 
to  the  Justices  of  the  Peace,  for  a  Warrant  therefor —  Which  was 
Accordingly  Granted,  Signed  by  Samuel  Sewall  and  Daniel  IJench- 
n)an  Esq",  with  the  Select  men. 

Whereas  Capt.  Joseph  Hubbard  Master  of  the  Ship  Industry 
oa  the  4*''.  Instant,  arrived  from  Bristol  at  Spectacle  Island,  & 
having  the  Small  Pox  on  board.  Contrary  to  the  Law,  — made  & 
provided  in  that  Case  came  up  to  Town  &  brought  up  One  of  his 
Passengers,  Viz'.  Roger  Pasmore,  &  two  Men  more  to  the  en- 
dangering of  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Hubbard  be  prosecuted  according  to  Law, 
And  that  mr.  Savell  Inform  the  Province  Treasurer  thereof,  be 
being  Appointed  by  the  Law  to  prosecute  the  same. 

The  Hon.  John  Osborne  Escf .  Presented  a  Letter  from  Stephen 
Hall  Commander  of  the  Ship  New  England  Galley  from  London, 
Informing  that  on  the  7*''.  of  October  he  Buried  John  Barker,  with 
theSmali  Pox,  &  that  [370.]  on  the  24"\  Capt.  Bei»j\  Wanton, 
Died  with  the  same  Distemper,  And  that  Samuel  Rose's  Pox 
turned  the  24"\  of  October,  that  he  had  Cleans'd  his  Ship  &c.  — 
The  Pilot  also  Informs  that  he  had  bro't  up  in  his  Boat  Two  Bags 
of  Letters  from  on  board  Capt.  Hall. 

Voted,  that  the  Letters  be  Carried  to  the  Hospital  at  the  West- 
erly part  of  the  Town  and  there  thoroughly  Smoak'd  &  air'd,  and 
that  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  and  mr.  Cooke  be  desired  to  See  the  same 
done. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  11,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
mr.  Hancock 

Information  being  given  that  Capt.  William  Hinckley  in  the 
Schooner  Charlestown  from  South  Carolina,  brought  James  Hen- 
derson with  him  who  now  lyes  Sick  [317.]  In  the  House  of  John 
Hinds  at  Pitts's  Wharf,  &  that  the  master  is  now  going  away  & 
leave  said  Henderson  on  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  Notify  Capt.  Hinckley  to 
Attend  the  Select  men,  To  morrow  at  3  o'Clock  afternoon. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  12,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Fors}'th 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

The  Rev.  mr.  Samuel  Osborne,  Appeared  according  to  Order,  & 
Informs  that  he  his  Wife  &  One  Child  came  to  this  Town  with 
Sylvaiius  Snow,  and  has  hired  part  of  a  House  of  mrs.  Jenkins 
where  he  now  lives. 


Selecimen's  Minutes,  1740. 


261 


The  Select  men  Informed  h\m  that  he  must  in  Conformity  to  the 
Law  give  Bond  with  Suret'ys  to  Indemnify  the  Town  for  Five 
[37^.]  Years  from  any  Charge  that  may  arise  by  their  residing 
here  —  Fourteen  Days  was  Allowed  him  to  procure  the  same. 

The  Committee  Appointed  Yesterday  to  go  down  to  Rainsford's 
Island,  Reported,  that  they  found  Capt.  Cowley  and  mr.  Willard 
well  Cleansed  with  Change  of  Raiment  and  bro't  them  up.  —  and 
Capt.  Hubbard  Informed  them  that  he  had  sent  his  Goods  from 
between  Decks  on  Shoar  &  Cleans'd  &  Aired  his  Vessel,  &  that 
his  Passengers  were  on  Shoar  —  and  that  on  board  Capt.  Hall  they 
found  Capt.  Stanney,  Capt.  Gibbs  &  his  Sister,  Capt.  Cramp  & 

 Passengers  —  that  between  Decks  there  was  Hemp,  And  the 

Steeridge  and  between  Decks  in  a  very  Nasty  Condition,  that  they 
advised  the  Captain  to  Send  his  Passengers  on  Shoar  to  Air  them- 
selves &  put  the  Hemp  on  Shoar  &  Cleanse  between  Decks,  —  That 
they  found  the  Hospital  in  good  order  but  that  they  wanted  Fire 
Wood.  Accordingly,  mr.  Savell  [373.]  was  directed  to  Send 
down  Four  Cord  of  Wood  in  a  Lighter  going  on  board  Capt.  Hall, 
to  be  put  on  Shoar  at  the  Island. 

Mr.  John  Hinds,  Informs  that  John  Henderson  came  to  his 
House  Sick  with  the  Fever  &  Ague  &  that  he  came  in  Capt. 
Hinckley  from  So.  Carolina. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  View  the  Engine  of  mr.  Clarke's 
Report  that  they  have  Viewed  the  same  &  finding  it  in  good  Order, 
are  of  Opinion  That  it  may  be  adviseable  for  the  Town  to  give  One 
Hundred  and  Thirty  Pounds  for  it  —  mr.  Clarke  being  present 
Accepted  the  same. 

Voted,  That  One  Hundred  and  Thirty  Pounds  be  given  for  the 
same,  and  that  the  Select  men.  Acquaint  the  Petitioners  with  the 
same  &  that  Ihey  will  Attend  on  Fryda}'  next  in  order  to  appoint  a 
proper  place  to  put  it  in,  which  when  done  it  be  removed  there 
accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  14,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  P^sq'. 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

[374.]  Mr.  Jones,  appearing  on  acco*.  of  Capt.  Hoar  and 
Acquaints  that  Capt.  Hoar  has  on  board  Sixteen  Convicts  from 
Bristol,  but  promisetli  that  not  One  of  them  Shall  be  Suffered  to 
come  on  Shoar,  but  that  he  wdll  keep  them  in  Irons  until  an  oppor- 
tunity offers  to  Transport  them  to  Virginia. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  17 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 


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The  Committee  appointed  to  Enquire  into  the  Circumstances  of 
the  Vessels  &  Passengers  at  Rainsforcls  Island,  Report,  that  they 
have  Visited  the  Sliip  Industry,  Joseph  Hubbard  Master,  &  find 

that  he  hath  put  John  Rocket  Bowman  and  Jon''.  Underwood 

on  Shoar  with  all  the  Glass  &c.  between  Decks,  on  the  Island,  & 
that  he  had  thoroughly  Wash'd  and  Cleansed  the  Vessell  by 
Smoaking  &c.  &  [375.]  That  all  his  men  on  board  had 
Cleans'd  and  Aired  themselves,  ISo  that  they  Apprehend,  that  he 
leaving  Rocket  Bowman  and  Underwood  with  the  Glass  &c.  on 
the  Island  he  may  be  permitted  to  come  to  Town  with  his  Vessell 
without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabitants 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  19,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'^, 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
nir.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Mrs.  Rebekah  Young,  Appearing  Informs  that  She  with  One 
Child  is  lately  come  into  this  Town,  from  Harwich  to  Visit  her 
Sister,  that  She  intends  to  return  in  the  Spring,  &  that  She  hath 
brought  with  her  to  the  Value  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  in  Money 
and  Household  Goods. 

Liberty  is  Granted  her  to  tarry  until  the  Spring  and  then  to 
return  to  Harwich  with  her  [Sl'O.]  Child,  or  give  Security  to 
Inderanif}'  the  Town. 

Mess".  Speakman  &  Furnass,  appearing  Informs  that  mr. 
Thomas  Green  hath  bought  up  Twelve  Hundred  Bushels  of  Wheat 
in  Order  to  Ship  off,  mr.  Speakman  Says  that  he  hath  but  Seven 
Hundred  Bushel  by  him,  which  is  more  than  all  the  rest  of  the 
Bakers  have  And  if  this  Wheat  i-;  Ship'd  off  the  Town  will  Suffer 
thereby  —  And  Also  Inform  that  they  are  willing  to  give  the  money 
for  it  at  the  rate  it  was  Purchased. 

Capt.  Osborne  Complains  that  it  is  Impracticable  for  Capt.  Hall 
to  put  his  Hemp  on  Shoar  at  Rainsfords  Island,  by  reason  there  is 
'  no  AVharfe  to  Land  it  on,  nor  Shed  to  receive  it  in,  and  therefore 
proposes  to  have  it  hoisted  on  Deck,  in  Order  to  have  it  Aired  .-  s 
much  as  possible  they  can  in  that  place. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  do  by  turns,  Inspect  the  Several 
Watches  within  this  Town. 

[37 T-]  Whereas  by  an  Act  of  the  Province  made  at  their 
Sessions  in  May,  1738.  Obliging  all  Vessels  coming  from  Sea, 
where  an}'  Infectious  Distemper  is  or  hath  lately  been  to  come  to 
anchor  as  near  Rainsfords  Island  as  may  be,  in  Order  to  put  the 
Sick  Persons  and  infected  Goods  on  Shoar  —  and  it  being  imprac- 
ticable to  get  any  Bulky  Goods  on  Shoar  for  want  of  a  Wharf e  to 
Land  them  on  &  what  may  be  grrt  on  Shoar-  is  liable  to  receive 
Damage  for  want  of  a  Shed  to  House  them  in. 

Voted  that  John  Jeffries  Esq',  be  desired  to  draw  up  a  Petition 
to  lay  before  the  General  Court,  Praying  that  a  Wharfe  &  Shed 


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263 


may  be  Erected  there  —  and  that  he  lay  the  same  before  the  Select 
men  at  Iheir  next  Meeting. 

Upon  the  Petition  of  mr.  Corn  Linch  —  Praying  as  Entrcd  the 
15*^.  of  Oct.  last,  being  fully  Considered  — 

Voted,  That  the  said  Linch  bo  &  hereby  is  approved  of,  &  has 
Liberty  granted  him  accordingly,  lo  keep  a  School  within  this 
Town  for  teaching  Reading  Wi  iting  Arithmetick  [378.]  Naviga- 
tion &c.  so  long  as  he  Continues  to  behave  himself  to  the  Appro- 
bation of  the  Select  men  for  the  time  being. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Nov.  21,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
mr.  Clarke 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

Thomas  Hubbard  Esq^  Appearing  made  Application  on  behalf 
of  Capt.  Hubbard  that  his  Vessel  may  be  permitted  to  come  up  to 
Town  —  and  the  Select  men  taking  into  Consideration  the  Com- 
mittees Report,  as  entred  the  17^^.  instant,  having  fully  Con- 
sidered the  same. 

Voted,  That  upon  leaving  John  Rocket  &  Jon'^.  Underwood  the 
Persons  that  have  been  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox,  and  also 
Joseph  Bowman  w*'\  their  Bedding  Cloths  &c.  &  all  the  Glass 
that  was  between  Decks,  behind  at  the  Island,  the  Vessel  may  be 
permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabi- 
tants. 

A  Certificate  was  given  Accordingly. 


[End  of  the  Sixth  Book  of  the  Selectmen's  Minutes.  —  W.  H.  W.] 


SEVENTH  BOOK 

OF  THE 

SELECTMEN'S  MINUTES. 


[1.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  22,  1740. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 

m'".  Jonas  Clarke 

m''.  Thomas  Hancock 

m"".  middlecott  Cooke 
Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant,  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston  —  In  His  Majesty's  Name,  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  and  other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of 
Forty  Shillings  p.  annum  of  Free  hold  in  Land  within  this  Province 
or  Territory  at  the  least,  or  other  Est  ite,  to  the  Value  of  Fifty 
Pounds  Sterling  to  Convene  at  the  Town  house  upon  Tuesdaj^  the 
Twenty  fifth  Day  of  November  C'urrent,  at  Nine  [3.]  o'Clock  in 
the  forenoon.  Then  &  there  to  make  Choice  of  &  Depute  (if  they 
See  Cause)  One  Person  being  a  Free  holder  &  Resident  in  the  Town, 
to  Serve  for  &  Represent  them,  in  the  Great  &  General  Court  or 
assembly,  now  Convened  held  &  kept  for  His  Majesty's  Service, 
at  the  (  ourt  House  in  Boston  in  the  room  of  Thomas  Hutchinson 
P^sq"".  who  is  Sail'd  for  Great  Britain  According  to  a  Precept  under 
the  Hand  &  Seal  of  the  Hon.  John  Quincy  Esq^  Speaker  of  the 
Honourable  House  of  Representatives,  bearing  Date  the  Twenty 
first  Day  of  November,  In  the  Fourteenth  Year  of  His  Majesties 
Reign  A.D.  1740 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq',  be  desired  to  Wait  upon  the 
Rev.  mr.  Mather  Byles  &  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  Men  to  Desire 
him  to  Open  the  Town  Meeting  with  Prayer  on  Tuesday  next. 

The  John  Jeffries  Esq',  according  to  [3.]  Order  presented  a 
Draft  of  a  Petition  to  the  General  Court,  Praying  that  a  Wharfe  & 
Shed  may  be  Erected  on  Rainsfords  Island  for  the  Conveniency  of 
Landing  Goods  which  was  Accepted  and  Signed  by  the  Select 
Men  and  Ordered  to  be  delivered  to  the  Representatives  of  Boston 
to  present. 

It  being  represented  that  the  Cloaths  of  the  Persons  that  was 
bro't  up  from  Rainsfords  Island  are  thoroughly  air'd  (Except 
Capt.  Forbes's)  Voted,  That  mr.  St^vell  be  directed  to  deliver  them 
they  Paving  the  Charge  —  and  that  the  Watchman  be  Dismissed. 

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205 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  24,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
•     m'".  Clarke 
Tn^  Hancock 
Cooke 

[4.]  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of 
Bread,  at  the  Rate  of  Sixteen  Shillings  p  Bushel  for  Wheat,  & 
Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  p  Bushell  Allow'd  for  Charges,  which 
is  Computed  as  following  Viz*. 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m"".  Claike 
m'".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke. 


The  Committee  Appointed  to  Visit  the  Circumstances  of  the 
Vessels  &  People  below,  Reported,  that  they  went  down  to  Rains- 
fords  Island,  cS:  on  board  the  Ship  King  George,  [5.]  Capt. 
Thomas  Lothrop,  and  the  New  England  Galley,  Capt.  JStephen 
Hall  that  at  the  Hospital,  there  is  the  Five  Per.rons  that  have  had 
the  Small  Pox,  Viz'-.  Jon*.  Underwood,  &  John  Rocket  that  came 
in  Capt.  Hubbard  are  well  Clean'd  &  Physick'd,  that  said  Rocket 
wants  Change  of  Raiment.  &  that  Joseph  Bowman  who  was  put 
on  Shoar  is  Clcans'd  &  Aired.  A  Certificate  was  given  for  the 
Said  Underwood  &  Bowman  to  come  np  to  Town. 

And  from  on  board  Capt.  Lothrop.  the  Captain  &  Benj'^.  Lam- 
bert who  have  been  Clean'd  &  Physick'd  but  not  thoroughly 
Cleans'd  from  the  Scabs,  &  that  Walter  Edwards  One  of  his  hands 
(whose  Wife  is  v/ith  him)  has  never  had  the  Small  Pox,  &  that 
they  have  Visited  Capt.  Lothrops  Vessel,  &  the  Sailors  Chests,  & 
find  that  the}'  have  been  thoroughly  Clcans'd  &  Aired,  So  that 
they  don't  Apprehend  any  danger  by  the  Vessels  coming  up  to 
Town,  Provided  they  put  the  Captains  Desk  with  the  Linnen  & 
Books  &  a  Picture  that  hung  near  where  the  Captain  lay,  on  Shoar, 
[6.]  and  leave  the  Capt.  Lambert  &  Edwards  with  his  Wife  at 
the  said  Island. 

Voted,  That  a  Certificate  be  given  accordingly. 

And  on  boaid  Capt.  Hall  find  that  he  has  sent  Samuel  Rose  on 
Shoar,  &  that  between  Decks  they  found  Eight  Bundles  of  Hemp, 
Several  Cases  of  Linnen  &  Casks,  &  that  the  Capt.  had  taken  four 
Bundles  of  the  Hemp  upon  Deck,  and  air'd  them  as  much  as  the 
Conveniency  he  bad  would  allow  of,  &  had  Cleans'd  the  Steerage 


oz.  dr. 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 
Wheaten 
Household 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


P^    5.  6. 


2.  6 

3.  9. 

4.  12. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  1,  1740. 


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&  Cabin  &  put  the  Bed  that  Capt  "Wanton  Dyed  on,  a  Slioar,  & 
the  other  Beds  that  the  Sick  Persons  lay  on  he  threw  over  at  Sea, 
and  that  they  Apprehend  it  Impracticable  to  put  the  Hemp  on 
Shoar  at  the  Island  to  be  air'd  —  as  it  ought  to  be,  for  want  of  a 
wharfc  to  Land  it  on  and  a  Shed  to  put  it  in. 

Dr.  Clarke  being  present  &  being  asked  his  opinion  respecting 
the  Infection  being  Conveyed  by  the  Hemp  if  it  should  be  Landed 
in  the  Town  —  Answered  that  he  Apprehended  there  would  be 
danger  —  mr.  Justice  Stoddard  [7.]  and  Henchman  being  present 
&  the  Affair  being  Considered  it  was  proposed  that  the  Ship  be 
permitted  to  come  up  to  Bird  Island,  upon  Condition  that  the  Capt. 
take  his  Hemp  out  there  as  soon  as  possible  and  Carry  it  by  water 
to  the  ^Vesterly  part  of  the  Town  to  a  place  Called  the  Copper 
Works  &  there  Land  &  Air  it,  until  further  order,  &  that  the  Capt. 
Suffer  no  Persons  to  come  on  board  the  mean  while  &  after  the 
Hemp  is  removed,  he  take  Care,  thoroughly  to  Smoak  &  Cleanse 
the  Vessel  —  Capt.  Osborne  being  present  engaged  that  the  above 
should  bo  Comply ed  with  —  Thereupon. 

Voted  —  Tiiat  a  Certificate  be  given  for  permitting  the  Vessel 
up  as  far  as  Bird  Island  ;  upon  the  Conditions  aforesaid,  &  that 
Samuel  Rose  be  permitted  to  come  up  in  the  Vessell  at  the  same 
time. 

The  Rev.  mr.  Samuel  Osborne,  appearing  according  to  Order, 
as  Entrcd  Nov.  12'^\  last,  and  offers  mr.  John  Dairell  for  his  [8.] 
Bondsman  which  being  Accepted, 

Voted,  That  the  said  Osborne,  his  Wife  &  one  Child  be  ad- 
mitted Inhabitants,  Upon  Condition  that  he  with  the  said  John 
Darrel  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of  Tw  o 
Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge,  on 
their  account  for  Five  Years  according  to  Law. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  3,  1740. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
m^  Clarke 
m^  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 

Mr.  Oliver  Luckis  Appearing,  Desires  Liberty  to  Build  a  Fiflh 
house  of  about  Ten  foot  long  and  four  feet  Wide  on  the  Towns 
High  Way,  near  the  New  Ferry  place  at  the  North  end,  to  Stand 
there,  during  the  pleasure  of  the  Select  Men  for  the  time 
being. 

[9.]  Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth,  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  and  mr. 
Cooke  be  desired  to  View  the  place  proposed  &  Report  thereon, 
next  Wednesday. 

A  Motion  being  made  concerning  the  Convicts  Imported  from 
Bristol  by  Capt.  Dennison  &  Capt.  Hoar  &  for  whom  as  yet  they 
have  not  given  Bond. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  Notify  the  said  Capt. 
Dennison  &  Capt.  Hoar  to  Attend  the  Select  Men,  &  that  that  he 
also  be  directed  to  go  on  board  the  s*^*  Dennisons  Vessell  &  See 


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267 


what  Number  of  Convicts  he  hath  now  on  board,  having  Imported 
Thirteen  in  Number. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  5,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jefifries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Clarke 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

[10.]  Capt.  Hall,  Informed  that  ho  had  Landed  his  Hemp 
(fee.  &  in  all  other  respects  Compl3^ed  with  the  directions  given  him 
—  And  there  fore  desires  Liberty  that  his  Vessell  may  be  permitted 
to  come  up  to  Town  —  The  Select  Men  Apprehending  there  will 
be  no  danger  thereby. 

Voted,  That  a  Certificate  be  given  for  his  Ship  to  come  up 
accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  G,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Capt.  Hall,  Informing  that  according'  to  Orders  he  had  carried 
his  Hemp  to  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town  to  the  Copper  works, 
but  that  mr.  Benjamin  Colman  who  hires  the  House  there  refuseth 
to  take  it  in. 

[11.]  Mr.  Beuj'^.  Colman  being  Sent  for,  gave  Liberty  for  the 
Housing  of  it  in  said  Store. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  10,  1740. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Mr.  Treasurer  Wadsworth,  presented  an  Account  of  Stephen 
Minot  Esq',  where  by  it  Appears  that  there  will  be  due  to  the 
Town  for  Rent  of  the  House  &  Lands  on  Boston  Neck  Leased  to 
him.  One  Flundred  &  Fifty  Pounds  the  28"\  Jan.  next — Which 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'  gave  his  Promise  to  Pay. 

Samuel  Sellou  Blacksmith  from  London  Appearing  Desirea 
Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  in  Marlborough  Street. 

It  Appearing  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  [IS.]  Select  Men  that 
the  said  Sellon  brought  with  into  the  Town,  Effects  Sufficient  to 
Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  granted  accordingly. 

Doctor  Clark  Informs  that  it  is  now  near  Three  Months  Since 
the  Small  Pox  broke  oat  on  board  Capt.  Lothrop  &  Twenty  One 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Days  Since  the  Capt.  who  was  last  taken  was  Sent  on  Shoar,  & 
that  Walter  Edwards  who  came  in  the  8hip  Supposfd  not  to  have 
had  the  Small  Pox  has  been  kept  below  nnder  an  Apprehension 
that  he  might  have  it,  he  now  Offers  it  as  his  Opinion  that  tliere 
may  be  no  danger  from  his  coming  up  to  Town  with  his  Wife. 

Upon  v/hich  with  the  Consideration  of  the  loss  of  time  &  Charge 
it  has  been  to  said  Edwards  whilst  there. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Edwards  &  his  Wife  &  Benj'".  Lambert,  the 
Person  who  was  Visited  with  the  said  Distemper,  &  Henry  Gibbins 
the  Person  Sent  down  to  keep  Guard  there,  may  be  permitted  to 
come  up  to  [13 «]  Town  without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabitants  — 
A  Certificate  was  given  Accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  18,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq', 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m*".  Hancock 
m".  Cooke 

Upon  Consideration  of  the  Desire  of  Capt.  Lothrop,  that  he 
may  be  Admitted  up  to  Town,  And  also  the  Report  of  Dr.  Clark 
who  gave  it  as  his  Opinion,  that  the  said  Lothrop  was  free  from 
any  Infection,  &  might  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  — 
without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabitants. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Lothrop,  &  Mary  Flood  the  Person  Sent 
down  for  a  Nurse,  be  permitted  to  come  up  to  Town  accordingly. 

A  Certificate  was  given  accordingly. 

[14,]  Isaac  Peirce  Appearing  according  to  Order,  upon  Com- 
plaints made  against  him  for  Disorderly  Ringing  the  North  Bell, 
&  being  Reprimanded,  promised  reformation  in  that  Matter.  , 

Upon  a  Motion  made  &  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  Application  be  made  to  the  next  Quarter  Sessions, 
that  the  Paragraph  in  the  By-Law  forbidding  Selling  any  Provi- 
sions out  of  the  Market  may  be  repealed,  that  so  all  Persons,  ma}^ 
be  at  Liberty  to  Carry  their  Marketing  wheresoever  they  please 
about  the  Town,  in  order  to  dispose  of  the  same  in  Conformiiy  to 
a  Vote  of  the  Town  of  the  14''\  July  last,  in  accepting  the  Pro- 
posal of  Peter  Faneuil  Esq"",  for  Erecting  a  Market  on  Dock 
Square. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  22,  1740, 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^. 
m^  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

[15.]  Mr.  Joseph  Hubbard,  One  of  the  Owners  of  the  Ship 
Industry  Joseph  Hubbttrd  Master  from  Bristol  desires  that  the 
Glass  &c.  landed  at  Rainsford  Island  may  be  permitted  to  be 
brought  up  to  Town,  And  Also  desires  that  John  Rocket  who  was 


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269 


put  on  Slioar  at  the  snicl  Ishmcl  the  17"\  of  Nov.  last,  by  reason 
of  his  having  been  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox  may  have  leave  to 
come  up,  being  impaired  in  his  Health  by  reason  of  the  Difficulties 
he  there  Undergoes  —  Dr.  Clarke  who  has  Visited  the  Persons 
put  on  Shoar  there,  being  Sent  for  &  Acquainted  with  the  Circum- 
stances of  the  said  Rocket,  gave  it  as  his  opinion  that  he  may 
come  up  to  Town  without  any  danger  to  the  Inhabitants. 

Voted,  that  the  Glass  be  permitted  to  be  brought  up  to  Town, 
&  also  the  said  Rocket,  Upon  Condition  that  he  put  fresh 
Cloaths  on  &  leave  those  he  has  Wore  at  the  Island  until 
further  Order. 

[16.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  24,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq\ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m'".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

Richard  Furnace  is  Admitted  a  Ticket  Porter,  upon  Condition 
that  he  gives  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs,  and 
mess'"'.  Joseph  Calef  &  Patrick  Burck  is  Approved  &  Accepted  to 
deliver  him  the  Ticket  Number,  20.  upon  their  Executing  a  Bond 
accordingl3\ 

M^  John  Buttolph,  Appeared  &  renewed  his  Request  for  hiring 
the  Cellar  under  the  Town  house  which  was  in  the  Occupation  of 
his  late  Father  as  Entred  the  4"\  of  June  last  —  Voted,  That  the 
said  Cellar  be  &  here  by  is  Let  to  the  said  John  [17,]  Butt(Jph 
for  the  Space  of  One  Year,  Commencing  the  7"'.  of  April  last,  at 
the  Rate  of  Fourteen  Pounds  p.  annum. 

M*".  George  Beekmore,  Informs  that  about  Fourteen  Days  since 
he  took  into  his  House  as  Tenants  Gershom  Holden  his  Wife  & 
One  Child  who  lately  came  from  Dorchester,  that  the}'  brought 
no  Effects  with  them  (except  House  hold  Goods)  to  his  know- 
ledge. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  make  Careful  enquiry 
about  them,  &  Report  thereon  next  Wednesday. 

M".  Grace  Lewes,  Informs  that  about  Eleven  or  Twelve  Days 
Since,  She  took  into  her  House  as  an  Inmate  a  Young  Man  who 
came  from  Mary  land  with  Capt.  Kidder,  that  he  is  Sick,  &  hath 
Nothing  to  Support  himself. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  make  enquiry  about  him, 
&  Report  thereon  next  Wednesday. 

Capt.  Nath\  Cunningham,  Informs  that  [18.]  One  Adam 
Dixon  was  a  Tenant  in  his  House  at  Bartons  point,  that  about  a 
Week  or  Ten  Days  since,  he  with  his  Wife  went  off,  (&  hath  not 
been  heard  of,  since)  &  left  two  Small  Children  in  the  House  with- 
out the  least  Subsistence,  &  also  Informs  that  the  said  Dixon  & 
bis  Wife  some  Years  ago  came  into  this  Town  in  Capt.  Orrok  

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  See  if  there  was  any 
Bond  given  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  by  the  said 
Dixon  &  his  Wife,  when  they  came  first  into  this  Town. 


'270 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Robert  IVP.Millian  &  his  Wife  Jane  lately  from  Hopkinton,  are 
Admitted  Inhabitants,  Upon  Condition  that  mr.  John  M^.Clelan 
with  him,  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  to  Indcmnif}'  the 
Town  from  any  Charge  upon  their  Account  for  Five  Years,  in  the 
Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds. 

Robert  M^MilUon  is  Admitted  a  Ticket  Porter  [19.]  upon  Con- 
dition that  he  gives  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law 
directs,  and  mr.  lSam\  Gerrish  Jun^  is  Approved  &  Accepted  as 
his  Surety  —  The  Town  Clerk  is  directed  to  deliver  to  him  the 
Ticket  N°.  19,  upon  their  Executing  a  Bond  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  29,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  Order  the  Butchers  to 
take  down  the  Rails  the^^  Use  in  the  Streets  to  hang  their  Meat 
upon,  the  Lihabitants  being  much  incommoded  there  by  in  Walk- 
ing the  Streets —  and  if  any  should  persist  so  to  do,  that  he  Prose- 
cute them  in  the  Law. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  31,  1740. 
Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq''. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m"".  Hancock 
m'^.  Cooke 

Capt.  Forsyth  Informs  of  One  Abiah  vSherborn  from  Maiden,  & 
one  mrs.  Crosman,  that  they  have  lately  come  into  this  Town,  and 
now  dwell  in  a  House  of  mr.  Thomas  Goodwin. 

Information  being  also  given  of  One  Downing  with  his 

Family,  in  Wings  Lane,  And  also  Abigail  Ri(thardson  a  Woman, 
said  Do  wing  hath  taken  into  his  House  with  him. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  Warn  all  the  above  Per- 
sons to  depart  the  Town  according  to  Law. 

Capt.  Forsyth,  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'',  and  [21.]  mr.  Cooke  being 
Appointed  a  Com*''®,  to  View  the  place  proposed  by  mr.  Oliver 
Luckis  to  build  a  Fish  house  upon,  as  I^ntred  the  3"^.  of  Dec. 
instant  —  Report  that  they  are  of  Opinion,  that  Liberty  may  be 
Granted  to  the  said  Luckis  accordingly,  he  Paying  to  the  Town 
Treasurer  for  the  time  being.  Ten  Shillings  p  annum  for  the  Use 
of  the  said  Ground,  to  Commence  the  1'^  of  January  next,  the 
said  Shed  to  Stand  there  during  the  pleasure  of  the  Select  men  for 
the  time  being. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  accepted,  &  that  the  said  Luckis 
have  Liberty  accordingly,  he  Paying  the  Rent  &  performing  the 
Conditions  above  mentioned 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740. 


271 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  7,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 

m"".  Hancock  ' 
m"".  Cooke 

[33.]  M^  Savell  Informs  of  One  Abigail  Richardson,  who 
came  Passenger  in  Capt.  Camel  last  August  &  is  now  with  One 
Downing  in  Wings  Lane,  that  she  is  said  to  be  now  in  Travel  &  is 
likely  to  be  come  a  Charge  to  this  Town —  mr.  Savell  is  directed  to 
look  out  for  said  Masters  Return. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at  the 
rate  of  Twenty  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  wheat,  and  Three  Shillings 
&  Six  pence  p.  Bushel,  AUovv'd  for  Charges,  which  is  Computed  as 
follows.  Viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  white  Loaf  2.  0. 

Wheaten  2.  15 

House  hold  3.  15 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1^^.    1.  12 

Major  John  Hill,  Appeared  &  renewed  his  Proposal  for  Hiring 
the  Salt  Marsh  belonging  to  the  Town  on  Boston  Neck,  as  Entred 
the  25*^.  of  June  last,  &  Prays  that  it  may  be  Speedily  Considered 
&  Determined. 

[23.]  Ordered,  That  mr.  John  Peirce,  have  the  Charge  of  the 
Copper  Engine,  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town  —  &  he  is  al- 
lowed nine  men  —  besides  himself  —  Viz'. 

(John  Peirce) 

Samuel  Sprague 

Ebenezer  Messinger 

Thomas  Crafts 

John  Brown 

William  Russell 

Samuel  Emmes 

Thomas  Kimball 

Richard  Surcomb  and 

Thomas  Barnard 
And  in  Case  there  should  happen  any  differences  at  any  time 
among  them  —  that  they  should  want  to  put  out,  or  take  in  any 
man,  John  Peirce  that  has  the  charge  of  the  Engine,  shall  give  an 
acco*.  of  the  same  to  the  Select  men  for  their  Allowance  &  Orders 
for  their  proceeding  —  And  at  any  time  if  a  Fire  should  break  out 
the  said  Peirce  is  Ordered  to  Improve  the  said  [24.]  Engine, 
where  he  thinks  he  may  do  the  most  Service,  and  to  take  Care, 
That  at  no  time,  the  Doors  of  the  Engine  House  be  Obstructed  by 
Snow  &c.  And  to  Work  the  said  Engine,  Once  ever}"  month, 
from  the  first  of  April  to  the  first  of  October ;  and  to  See  that 
the  Engine  and  Pails  be  kept  in  good  Order. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  8,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m'^.  Hancock 
m'*.  Cooke 

Joseph  Peirce,  Informs  that  there  is  an  Indian  Man 
belonging  to  Capt.  Underwood,  Sick  with  the  Small  Pox,  at 
Rainsfords  Island,  tliat  there  is  another  Indian  Man  &  Henry 
Carter  a  Boy  there,  which  never  had  the  said  Distemper.  There- 
fore, 

Voted,  that  Application  [25.]  be  made  for  a  Warrant  to  Im- 
power  Eben  Winborn  to  be  Sent  down  as  a  Guard  to  keep  Persons 
from  coming  on  or  going  off  said  Island,  which  being  granted  by 
Edw'*.  Hutchinson  &  Antli^.  Stoddard  Esq^  Two  of  His  Majesty's 
Justices  of  the  Peace,  &  Signed  by  the  Select  Men,  said  Winborn 
was  Sent  down  accoidingly,  also 

Voted,  That  Mr.  Savell  or  lis  Son,  go  down  to  the  said  Island, 
&  enquire  into  the  Circumstances  of  the  People  there. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  10,  1740. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'*. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke. 

M^  John  Savell  Jun''.  who  was  Sent  down  to  Rainsfords  Island 
to  inquire  into  the  Circumstances  of  the  People  there,  as  entred 
the  8"'  instant.  Reports,  That  there  was  an  [26 r]  Indian  Man, 
named  Josiah,  Sick  with  the  Small  Pox  who  is  very  bad,  also 
that  there  is  a  Boy  who  did  belong  to  Capt.  Underwood,  but 
now  belongs  to  Capt.  William  Minck,  Mr.  Savell  also  Informs 
that  they  want  Provissions  Wood  Physick  &c.  for  the  People 
there. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  procure  &  Send  down  to 
the  said  Island  all  Necessaries  for  them  Accordingly. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  14,  1740. 
Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Complaint  being  made  that  the  Engine  lately  Erected  at  the 
Southerly  part  of  the  Town,  for  the  Weighing  of  Hay,  is  not 
true,  that  thereby  the  Buyer  is  much.  [27,]  Wronged  —  Mr. 
Nath'^  Warden  Jun'.  the  Officer  appointed  for  the  weighing  of 
Hay  being  Sent  for  &  Informed  thereof,  he  desired  that  a  time 
might  be  Appointed  when  the  Select  Men  or  Some  of  them  might 
be  present  to  see  the  s^.  Engine  tryed.    Therefore  — 

Voted,  That  Jonas  Clarke  Esq'.,  &  mr.  Cooke  be  a  Committee 
to  See  the  said  Engine  tryed  as  aforesaid. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740-41.  273 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  21,  1740. 

Present. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*", 
m'^.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

M'.  John  Earle,  Master  of  the  Fire  Engine  near  the  New  North 
Meeting  house.  Informs  that  Jeremiah  Cashing  One  of  his  Com- 
pany is  Uncapable  of  Service  &  desires  to  be  Dismissal  therefrom 
—  Frays  the  Select  Men,  would  please  to  appoint  One  Person  to 
[38.]  Succeed  him  —  at  the  same  time  recommended  Sam'. 
Brown  as  a  Suitable  Person,  if  the  Select  Men  think  fit. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Samuel  Brown  be  &  hereby  is  admitted  into 
mr.  Earle's  Company  in  the  room  of  mr.  Jeremiah  Gushing 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  26,  1740. 

Present. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"*, 
m^.  Hancock 
m"*.  Cooke 

Thomas  Hubbard  Esq"^.  his  Acco*.  relating  to  the  Ware  house  on 
the  Town  Dock  in  his  Occupation,  by  which  it  Appears  there  is 
due  to  the  Town  for  the  Ground  Rent,  Ninety  four  Pounds  to  the 
first  of  January,  1740,  being  Examined  by  the  Select  Men,  was 
Accordingly  Allowed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  [29.]  assize  of 
Bread,  at  the  rate  of  Twenty  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat,  and 
Three  Shillings  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  Allow'd  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 

oz. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  0. 

Wheaten  2.  15. 

House  hold  3.  15. 

Six  penny  White  Loaf  1'^.    1.  12. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  28,  1740. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"*, 
m'".  Hancock 
m'^.  Cooke 

Information  being  given  that  Reuben  Higgins  with  his  family, 
are  lately  come  into  this  Town,  from  Truro  in  Order  to  reside 
here —  Ordered,  that  mr  Savell  Notify  the  said  Higgins  to  be  here 
next  Wednesday. 

[30.]  Mr.  Phillip  Abbot  Painter,  Prays  he  may  be  Admitted 
a  Tenant  to  the  Town  in  the  Small  Shop,  lately  Occupied  by  m''. 
Jonathan  Foster  on  the  Town  Dock,  when  the  same  is  to  be  Let 
again. 

The  Several  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Year  Current,  Viz*. 


274 


City  Document  No.  87. 


mess".  Jacob  Sheafe,  John  Staniford  and  John  Goldthwait,  Ap- 
peared and  Proposed  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  respective  Bonds- 
men, the  following  Persons,  who  was  Approved  of  by  them  ac- 
cordingly, Viz*. 

JSP.  Jacob  Sheafe,  for  the  Sum  of  Nine  Thousand  Pounds,  mr. 
Robert  Patteshall  and  Thomas  Lambert  Esq"^.  Sureties. 

M*".  John  Staniford,  for  the  Sum  of  Seven  Thousand  Pounds, 
mr.  Francis  Pighton  &  Deacon  Jacob  Parker  Sureties. 

M''.  John  Goldthwait,  for  the  Sum  of  Five  Thousand  Pounds, 
mr.  Joshua  Blanchard,  and  mr.  Thomas  Goldthwait,  Sureties. 

[31  •]  Memorandum, 

M"".  Jacob  Sheafe  One  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Current 
Year,  having  been  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of  the 
said  Office,  Appeared  &  gave  Bond  together  with  mr.  Robert 
Patteshall  &  I'homas  Lambert  Esq"".  Sureties  to  the  Town  Treas- 
urer, in  the  Penal  Sum,  of  Eighteen  Thousand  Pounds  A  Certifi- 
cate thereof  was  given  him,  directed  to  the  assessors  of  the  Town 
of  Boston. 

M"".  John  Staniford,  another  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the 
Year  Current,  having  been  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of 
the  said  office.  Appeared  &  gave  Bond  together  with  mess".  Francis 
Righton  and  Jacob  Parker  Sureties,  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the 
Penalty  of  Fourteen  Thousand  Pounds  —  A  Certificate  thereof 
was  given  him,  directed  to  the  Assessois  accordingly. 

M"".  John  Goldthwait,  the  other  Collector  of  Taxes  for  the 
Year  Current,  having  been  [33.]  Also  duly  Sworn  to  the  faith- 
ful Discharge  of  the  said  office,  appeared,  &  gave  Bond 
together  with  mess".  Joshua  Blanchard  and  Thomas  Gold- 
thwait Sureties,  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Penalty  of  Ten 
Thousand  Pounds  — 

A  certificate  thereof  was  given  him,  directed  to  the  Assessors  of 
the  Town  of  Boston. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  4,  1740. 

Present. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m'".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  wait  on  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  &  the  Gentlemen  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  within  the 
Town,  and  acquaint  them  that  the  Select  Men  Desire  they  would 
please  to  give  them  a  Meeting  at  the  Council  Chamber  on  Fr3Tlay 
next,  at  five  o'Clock  in  the  Afternoon,  in  Order  to  agree  upon  a 
Visitation  of  the  Town,  [33.]  And  upon  a  Motion  made, 

Voted,  That  it  be  desired,  that  the  Vacancys  in  the  Fire  Wards, 
might  be  filled  up  at  the  same  time. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesties  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  the  Gentlemen  the  Select  men  and  Overseers  of  the  Poor 
within  the  Town  of  Boston,  at  the  Council  Chamber,  Fryday, 
February,  1740. 


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Present. 

The  Hon.  Edw^.  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  Auth*'.  Stoddard  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq^ 
John  Fayerweather  Esq"". 
Joshua  Winslow  Esq*". 
Jacob  Royall  Esq'". 

Justices  of  the  Peace 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m^.  Thomas  Hancock 
m^  Middlecott  Cooke 
Select  Men 

[34.]  The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'. 

William  Tyler  Esq^ 
Joshua  Cheever  Esq'. 
Andrew  Oliver  Esq'", 
m"".  Edward  Bromfield 
Major  John  Hill 
Capt.  William  Downe 
m"".  Samuel  Hunt 
m'.  Isaac  White 

Overseers  of  the  Poor 
A  General  Walk  or  Visitation  of  the  Town  was  then  Agreed 
upon  to  be  Attended  on  Monday  the  Ninth  of  February  Current, 
at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  Morning,  if  the  Weather  be  fair,  If  not  then 
on  Wednesday  following  the  11'"^.  instant,  and  it  is  also  agreed  to 
meet  at  the  Council  Chamber  in  the  Evening  of  the  said  Day  of 
Visitation,  to  Report  the  State  of  the  Town  &c. 
The  order  is  as  follows,  Viz'. 
[35.]  Ward  Number,  One 

The  Hon.  Edw^.  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
Capt  Alexander  Forsyth 
m'.  Samuel  Hunt 
m'.  Richard  Buckley 

Ward,  Number  Two 
The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'. 
Abiel  Walley  Esq^ 
m'.  Isaac  White 
Capt.  Nathanael  Barber 
m'".  Samuel  Holland,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Three, 
Habijah  Savage  Esq*". 
John  Fayerweather  Esq'. 
Joshua  Cheever  Esq"", 
m'.  Peter  Thomas 
m'.  Benj''.  Babbidge 

Ward,  Number  Four 
William  Tyler  Esq"". 
Jacob  Royall  Esq''. 


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[36 .  ]  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 

Capt.  Daniel  Pecker 

in'.  Andrew  Sj^mmes  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Five 

The  Hon.  Anth*^.  Stoddard  Esq'. 

Daniel  Henchman  Esq'. 

m'.  Middlecott  Cooke 

m'.  John  Staniford 

m'.  John  Sailler,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Six 

Thomas  Hubbard  Esq'. 

Ozenbridge  Thacher  Esq'. 

Deacon  John  Phillips  • 

m'.  Robert  Duncan,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Seven 

Hugh  Hall  Esq'. 

Capt.  Jeffery  Bedgood 

Deacon  Jacob  Parker 

m'.  Thomas  Elyre,  Constable 
[37.]  Ward,  Number  Eight 

Joshua  Winslow  Esq'. 

Capt.  William  Downe 

m'.  Jacob  Sheafe 

m'.  Samuel  Hastings,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Nine 

Samuel  Sewall  Esq'. 

Andrew  Oliver  Esq'. 

m'.  Joshua  Blanchard 

m'.  William  Crowell,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Ten 

The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'. 

Francis  Borland  Esq'. 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 

m'.  Henry  Dyre 

m'.  John  Decoster,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Eleven 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Major  Samuel  Sewall 

m'.  Edward  Bromfield 
[38.]  m'.  William  Salter 

m'.  Stephen  Winter,  Constable 
Ward,  Number  Twelve 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'. 

m'.  Thomas  Hancock 

Major  John  Hill 

m'.  John  Taylor 

m'.  Stephen  Rogers,  Constable 
The  Town  Clerk  is  desired  to  give  forth  Copies  of  the  above 
Order  or  Sortment  accordingly. 

Mr.  Henry  Berry,  Capt.  Bcnj*.  Pollard  and  mr.  John  Carnes, 
were  Chosen  Fire  Wards  within  the  Town  of  Boston,  in  the  room 
of  Stephen  Minot  Esq',  mr.  Andrew  Tyler,  and  mr.  John  Lee. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1740-41.  277 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  11.  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

[39.]  Information  being  given  that  Elins  Trask  with  his  Wife 
and  Three  Children  are  lately  come  into  this  Town  from  Brantrey, 
in  Order  to  reside  here. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell,  Notify  the  said  Trask  to  be  here 
next  Wednesday. 

Information  being  given  hy  Thomas  Hubbard  Esq'",  that  Abigail 
Richardson  lately  Imported  from  Ireland  by  Capt.  Carnell,  is  now 
Sick  at  James  Downings  in  Wings  Lane  &  near  her  time  of  Tra- 
vail, that  She  is  a  Stranger,  &  hath  neither  Fiiends  nor  Money  to 
Support  her. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Certify  to  the  Overseers  of  the 
Poor,  That  the  Selectmen  Apprehending  her  to  be  a  proper  object 
of  Publick  Charity  Recommend  her  to  be  taken  Care  of  at  the 
Charge  of  the  Province. 

[40.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  18,  1740. 
,  Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^. 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

Mr.  Hancock,  Informs,  That  there  is  a  Negro  Man,  who  is  very 

Poor  &  now  Sick  belonging  to   Grover  at  the  South  end, 

that  the  said  Grover  hath  freed  the  said  Negro,  &  will  now  take 
no  Care  of  him. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  the  said  Grover  to  Attend  next 
Wednesday. 

Mr.  William  Merchant  Appearing  &  Renewing  his  Request  for 
Hiring  the  Ship  Yard  formerly  in  the  Occupation  of  mess""'.  Glid- 
den  &  Waters  near  the  North  Battery,  as  Entred  Jan.  28"^.  last  — 
The  SelectMen  not  knowing  but  that  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  in 
March  next  may  have  Occasion  to  Improve  part  [41.]  Of  it  — 
think  it  may  be  Convenient  to  defer  the  Affair  until  that  Meeting  is 
over.  And  that  if  the  Town  d.oth  not  Improve  it,  he  Shall  then 
have  it,  as  the}'  shall  Agree,  and  in  the  meantime  mr.  merchant 
have  Liberty  to  Improve  part  of  said  Yard  so  as  to  put  the  Town 
under  no  Inconveniency  if  they  want  it. 

Mr.  William  Salter,  Informs  that  some  time  since  the  Fire 
Wards  within  this  Town,  Seized  Nine  half  Barrels  of  Powder, 
Viz*.  Six  half  Barrels  from  mr.  John  Cookson  and  three  half  Bar- 
rel from  mr.  John  Cams,  and  that  the  Money  arising  for  the  Fines, 
part  of  which  belongs  to  the  Town,  is  in  the  hands  of  mr.  Sheriff 
Winslow. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Treasurer  be  desired  to  wait  on  CoL 
Winslow  in  Order  to  Obtain  the  Towns  part  thereof  of  him. 


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[42,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  19,  1740,  a.m. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'". 

Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

Information  being  made  by  mr.  Isaac  Griclley,  That  Henry 
Nickerson  a  Servant  in  his  House,  was  taken  with  the  Small  Pox, 
&  desired  there  might  be  Suitable  Provission  made  for  his  removal 
to  a  proper  place  —  And  Dr.  Clarke,  Dr.  Cutler,  &  Dr.  Bulfinch 
upon  Visiting,  the  said  Person  gave  it,  as  their  opinion,  that  it 
was  the  Small  Pox. 

Voted,  That  said  Henry  Nickerson  be  directly  with  all  prudent 
Care  removed  to  the  House  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town, 
hired  by  the  Town  for  that  purpose,  and  that  mess'■^  Hancock 
and  Cooke  be  desired  to  see  the  same  effected  &c. 

[43.]    February,  19,  1740,  p  m. 

Mr.  Hancock  and  mr.  Cooke,  Reported  that  the  Person  Visited 
with  the  Small  Pox  as  above,  was  Accordingly  Removed  to  the 
said  House,  And  that  they  had  agreed  with  Betty  Wou'dbe  a  Negro 
Woman  in  s*^  House,  to  be  there  as  a  Nurse  for  liim.  And  that 
mro  Gridley  Informed  them,  that  there  is  about  Three  Hundred 
Weight  of  Hemp,  (the  remains  of  all  that  was  betwixt  Decks 
which  came  in  Capt.  Hall)  in  his  Hands,  Which  he  promised  to 
keep  in  a  private  place  by  it  self,  &  take  all  proper  Care  about 
it. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  23,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'". 
Jonas  Claike  Esq"", 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 

mr.  Grover,  appearing  according  to  [44.]  Order  relating 

to  a  Negro  Man,  named  Primus  by  him  freed  without  giving 
Security  to  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs,  (which  Negro  is  now 
very  Sick  &  Infirm.)  The  Select  Men  read  over  to  mr.  Grover 
the  Law  in  that  Case  made  &  provided,  upon  which  he  Promised 
to  take  Care  of  &  Provide  for  said  Negro,  so  as  to  Save  the  Town 
harmless  from  any  Charge  by  him. 

Information  being  given,  that  Remick  Cole  lately  from  London, 
is  now  Sick,  And  that  he  hath  neither  Friends  nor  Money  to  Sup- 
port him,  being  a  Stranger. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Certify  to  the  Overseers  of  the 
Poor,  that  the  Select  men  Apprehend  him  to  be  a  proper  Object 
of  Publick  Charity  —  and  Recommends  him  to  be  taken  Care  at 
the  Alms-house  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

The  Select  men  Agreed  wiLh  John  Wou'dbe,  a  [45.]  Negro 
Man  to  Attend  as  a  Watchman  at  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly 
part  of  the  Town  for  Thirty  Shillings  p.  Week  And  Thirty  Shil- 


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lings  p.  Week  for  Betty  his  Wife  as  a  Nurse  for  the  Young  man 
now  Sick  of  thie  Small  Pox  there. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  25,  1740 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m*".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

Whereas  rar.  March,  some  time  a^o,  bought  the  Bricks  on 

Fort  hill,  &  was  to  give  an  Acco'.  of  Work  done  for  the  Town 
Amountiug  to  Four  Pounds  fifteen  Shillings  Therefore 

Voted,  That  the  acco*.  be  Ballanced  therefor. 

[46.]  Andrew  Coffin  Appearing  according  to  Order  upon 
Complaints  made  against  him  for  his  Neglect  in  Ringing  the  5  & 
9  o'clock  Bell,  and  being  Reprimanded  therefor  Promis'd  ref- 
ormation in  that  Matter  upon  which  the  Select  Men  agreed 

to  Continue  him  sometime  longer  in  that  Service 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  meet  on  Fryday  next,  in  Order  to 
Grant  a  Warrant  for  the  Annual  Meeting  for  the  Choice  of  Town 
Officers  for  the  Year  ensuing. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  desired  to  wait  on  the  Assessors 
for  an  Attested  Copy  of  their  List  and  Valuation  of  Estates  and 
Faculties  for  the  Current  Year,  to  be  lodg'd  with  the  Town  Clerk, 
as  the  Law  directs  ;  to  be  produced,  if  Occasion  shall  require,  to 
determine  any  disputes  which  may  happen  to  Arise,  respecting  the 
Qualification  of  Persons  offer-  [47.]  ing  their  Votes  at  Publick 
Town  Meetings. 

Mr.  Savell  Informs  that  upon  enquiry  after  Capt.  Hoar  who 
bro't  into  the  Town  a  Number  of  Convicts,  the  said  Hoar  had 
carried  Two  Women  away  with  him  to  South  Carolina. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  27,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m".  Cooke 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston  In  His  Majesty's  Name,  Re- 
quiring them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  In- 
habitants of  said  Town,  duly  Qualified,  Rateable  at  Twenty  Pounds 
Estate  to  a  Single  Rate  [48.]  (Beside  the  Poll)  to  Convene  at 
the  Town  House  on  Monday  the  Ninth  of  March  next,  at  Nine 
o'clock  in  the  forenoon,  Then  and  there  to  make  Choice  of  meet 
Persons  to  Serve  the  Town  the  Year  ensuing,  as  Select  Men,  Town 
Clerk,  Overseers  of  the  Poor,  Constables  and  other  Town  officers, 
as  the  Law  directs  ;  To  Grant  such  Sum  or  Suras  of  Money  as 
shall  be  judg'd  Needful  for  the  Relief  of  the  Poor,  &  Defraying 
Other  Necessary  Charges  ;  To  Consider  of  some  proper  Method  for 


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Supplying  the  Town  with  Fire  Wood  ;  And  to  receive  the  Reports 
of  Several  Committees. 

They  are  alike  Required  to  Warn  all  the  Freeholders  to  meet  at 
the  same  time  and  place  in  Order  to  give  their  Votes  for  a  Reg- 
ister of  Deeds  for  the  County  of  Suffolk —  &c.  &c. 

Voted,  That  the  Rev.  mr.  Mather  Byles  be  desired  to  Open  the 
Town  Meeting  on  Monday  the  9'^.  of  March,  with  Prayer  —  and 
that  [49.]  Caleb  Lyman  and  Jonas  Clarke  Esq^  Wait  on  him,  & 
desire  he  would  Attend  that  Service. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'".  &  mr.  Cooke  be  a  Committee 
to  take  Care  that  a  Dinner  be  provided  for  Forty  five  Gentlemen 
on  Monday  the  9*^.  of  March  next  at  the  Orange  Tree,  who  are 
desired  to  give  Directions  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  Eight  ShiUings  a  peice,  be  and  hereby  is  Allowed  to 
the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston  In  order  to  provide  a 
Dinner  for  themselves  on  the  Day  —  appointed  for  the  Town 
meeting. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  March  5,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m''.  Hancock 

[50.]  The  Select  Men,  having  Examined  Mr.  Francis  Wil- 
loughby's  Acco*.  of  the  Granary,  hud  by  the  Adjustment  of  the 
same,  that  there  remains  due  to  the  Town  for  Ballance  Nine  Hun- 
dred and  Ten  Pounds  Fourteen  Shillings  and  Ten  pence.  Consist- 
ing of  Seven  Hundred  Eighty  Seven  Bushels  of  Corn  Thirty  one 
Bushels  of  Rye  and  Five  Hundred  Forty  One  Pounds,  One  Shilling 
and  ten  pence  in  Cash,  which  they  have  Agreed  to  Report  to  the 
Town  accordingly. 

Mess'^  John  ludicott  &  William  More  having  made  application 
for  Liberty  to  frame  two  Stores  for  Admiral  Vernon  at  the  bottom 
of  the  Common  near  Banisters  Wharf,  Promising  not  to  hurt  the 
Herbage  &  to  Clear  off  the  Chips. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  granted  them  accordingly. 

[51.]  At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  11,  1740. 

Present 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq*". 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq*". 

m^  Thomas  Hancock 

m'^.  middlecott  Cooke 

Capt.  John  vSteel 
Mr.  James  Townsend  Informs  that  he  hath  removed  his  Wife 
Rachel  to  Roxbury  on  acco^  of  her  Health,  &  that  the  Select  Men 
of  Roxbury  will  not  Suffer  her  to  refe»lde  there,  unless  the  Select 
Men  of  Boston  will  Certify  to  them,  that  She  is  an  Inhabitant  of 
this  Town,  &  will  receive  her  as  such  when  thereto  required —  and 


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therefore  desires  the  Select  Men  would  give  a  Certificate  accord- 
ingly- 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  18,  1740. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 

Hancock 
^l^  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[53.]  Major  John  Hill  Appeared  &  renewed  his  request  for 
hiring  the  Marsh  on  the  Neck,  and  according  to  the  Vote  of  the 
Town,  at  their  Meeting  the  9"\  instant  Impowering  the  Select  Men 
to  Lease  tLie  same,  the  Vote  of  the  Town  the  13"\  Mar.  1732.  re- 
quiring the  Advertising  any  Lands  Let  to  any  Persons  Twelve 
Months  before  hand  Notwithstanding. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Marsh  be  Accordingly  Leased  to  Major 
John  Hill,  for  the  term  of  Seven  Years  Commencing  the  25"\  of 
March  Current,  at  the  annual  Rent  of  Fifteen  Pounds,  to  be  Paid 
half  Yearly  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  he  well  &  Sufficiently  to  Drain, 
the  said  Marsh  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men,  for  the  time 
being,  and  leave  the  same  at  the  Expiration  thereof,  according  to 
their  Directions,  and  the  Town  Clerk  is  Ordered  to  prepare  Indent- 
ures accordingly. 

M''.  John  Earle  Informs  that  the  Engine  [53.]  under  his  Care 
was  first  bro't  to  Work  on  the  Fire  which  broke  out  in  Love  Street 
the  12'^.  instant.  And  desires  that  the  Premium  granted  by  the 
Town,  may  be  drawn  for  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  a  Draft  be  made  on  the  Town  Treasury  the  next 
Draft  Day  accordingly. 

According  to  the  Desire  of  mr.  James  Town  send  as  entred  the 
11"\  instant,  to  give  a  Certificate  to  to  the  Select  Men  of  Roxbury, 
that  his  Wife  Rachel  whom  he  hath  removed  there  for  her  Health 
is  an  Inhabitant  of  this -Town  and  that  they  will  receive  her  as 
such  when  desired. 

Voted,  that  the  following  Certificate  be  given  him  accordingly. 
Boston,  mar.  18,  1740. 

Whereas  mr.  James  Townsend  represents  to  us  the  Subscribers 
Select  Men  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  that  he  hath  removed  Rachel 
his  W^ife  to  Roxbury  for  her  Health,  &  that  the  [.54.]  Select 
Men  of  Roxbury  not  being  Willing  to  receive  he^,  least  She  be 
iook'd  upon  as  an  Inhabitant  there  We  therefore  hereby  Cer- 
tify that  We  will  at  any  time  receive  said  Rachel  as  an  Inhabitant 
belonging  to  this  Town. 

A.  B.  C.  D.  &c.  Select  Men. 
A  Letter  from  Nath^.  How  of  Pembroke,  Informing  that  his 
Sister  Elizabeth  Starr  who  is  an  Inhabitant  of  this  Town,  is  now 
under  his  Care,  and  Uncapable  of  Supporting  herself  —  Desiring 
that  the  Select  Men  would  take  some  Care  that  he  may  not  come 
to  any  Charge  by  reason  thereof. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  25,  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lymau  Esq*". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'.  Hancock 

m'".  Cooke  ' 
Capt.  Steel 

[55.]  Information  being  given  that  a  Child  of  about  Six  years 

of  Age,  of  mr.  Harmon's  living  near  Scarletts  Wharf  in  Bakers 

Alley  has  got  the  Small  Pox,  Dr.  Douglass,  Dr.  Rand,  and  Dr. 
Clarke  having  Visited  the  said  Child,  Are  of  Opinion  that  it  may 
be  removed  to  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  with 
Safety,  provided  it  may  be  done  immediately  —  as  also  the  two 
other  Children  who  are  in  the  same  House  which  they  apprehend 
have  taken  the  Infection. 

Voted,  That  it  is  Necessary  for  the  preservation  of  the  Town 
that  the  s^.  Children  be  removed  to  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly 
part  of  the  Town,  

accordingly  

Voted,  That  application  be  made  to  Two  of  His  Majesties  Jus- 
tices of  the  Peace  for  their  assistance  according  to  Law  upon 

which  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq",  and  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq', 
granted  a  Warrant  for  their  Removal  accordingly. 

[56.]  Voted,  That  mr.  Hancock,  mr.  Cooke,  and  Capt. 
Steel  be  a  Committee  to  See  the  said  Persons  removed  accord- 
ingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  26,  1741. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lymau  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock  , 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

The  Committee  Appointed  Yesterday  to  remove  the  Child, 
Visited  with  the  Small  Pox,  at  Harmans,  Report  that  accord- 
ing to  the  Directions  in  the  Warrant  they  have  removed  the 
Child  taken  with  the  Small  Pox  with  the  Mother  and  two  other 
Chihlren  to  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town 
with  the  Bed  and  Bedding,  and  Shut  up  the  Doors  of  the 
House,  where  the  Child  was  [57.]  Taken  —  and  have  agreed 
with  John  Wou'dbe  as  a  Watchman  there  for  Thirty  Shillings 
p.  week,  &  Thirty  Shillings  p.  Week,  for  Betty  his  Wife  as 
a  Nurse  at  said  Hospital. 

Voted,  That  the  Woman  who  tended  mr.  Gridley's  Young  Man 
that  was  Visited  with  the  Small  Pox  be  discharged  from  the  said 
Hospital,  the  Select  Men  Apprehending  there  is  no  danger  by  her 
going.  She  putting  on  Fresh  Cloaths  and  leave  her  Old  Cloath3 
at  the  House  to  be  well  aired. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741.  283 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  30*,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq''. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
Hancock 

m''.  Cooke  - 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  lay  [58.]  Before  the  Select  men 
at  their  Weekly  Meetings,  an  acco*.  of  what  Bonds  are  from  time 
to  time  by  them  ordered  to  be  taken,  &  what  of  them  liath  been 
Com  ply  ed  with. 

Upon  the  Petition  of  mr.  John  Morey  presented  to  the  Town  at 
their  last  Meeting,  Priiying  an  allowance  for  delivering  Possession 
of  the  Shops  &c.    on  the  Dock  to  the  Town  &  other  Services  • 
which  was  refer'd  to  the  Select  Men  to  do   therein    as  they  shall 
think  proper. 

Voted,  That  the  Sum  of  Twelve  Pounds  be  allowed  him  in  full 
for  his  said  Services,  he  Discharging  the  Town  from  any  further 
Demands. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  1  1741. 

Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 

m'.  Hancock 

m'.  Cook 

Capt.  Steel 

[59.]  The  Town  at  their  last  fleeting  having  refer'd  the 
Petition  of  mr.  Zachariah  Hicks  Usher  of  the  North  Writing 
School,  for  raising  his  Salary,  to  the  Select  Men  to  make  enquiry 
into  the  Circumstances  of  the  same,  and  Report  at  the  next  Gen- 
eral Town  meeting. 

Order'd,  That  mr.  Savell,  desire  mr.  Hicks  to  be  here  next 
Wednesday  at  5.  p.m. 

Order'd,  That  mr.  Savell,  direct  John  Chambers,  Isaac  Peirce 
and  John  Hooker  to  Attend  the  Select  Men  next  Wednesday. 

Whereas  for  many  Years  past  there  has  been  Erected  a  Beacon 
on  Beacon  hill,  whicli  in  the  Winter  past  was  blown  down,  Tlie 
Question  was  put.  Whether  it  would  not  be  for  the  benefit  of  the 
Town  to  have  a  New  One  Erected  on  the  same  place  ? 

It  pass'd  in  the  Affirmative,  Therefore 

Voted,  That  Jolm  Jeffries  Esq',  mr.  Hancock  &  mr.  Cooke  be 
desired  to  treat  with  some  proper  Persons  about  doing  the  same, 
&  Report  thereon. 

[60.]  Ordered,  That  mr.  John  Peirce,  have  the  Charge  of  the 
Copper  Engine,  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  and  he  is 
allow'd  Nine  Men  besides  himself,  Vis'. 

mess'^    (John  Peirce) 
Samuel  Sprague 
Ebenzer  Messinger 


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Thomas  Crafts 

John  Brown 

William  Russell 

Samuel  Emmes 

Thomas  Kimball 

Richard  Surcomb  and 

Thomas  Barnard 
And  in  Case  there  should  happen  any  Difference  at  any  time 
among  them,  that  they  should  want  to  put  out,  or  take  in  any  Man, 
John  Peirce,  that  has  the  Charge  of  the  Engine,  shall  give  any 
account  of  the  same  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  Allowance,  and 
Orders  for  their  proceeding  —  And  at  anytime,  if  a  Fire  should 
break  out,  the  said  Peirce  is  order'd  to  Improve  [61.]  The  said 
Engine,  where  he  thinks  he  may  do  the  most  Service  ;  and  to  take 
Care  That  at  no  time  the  Doors  of  the  Engine  House  be  Obstructed 
by  Snow  &c.  and  to  Work  the  said  Engine,  Once  every  Month, 
from  the  first  of  April,  to  the  first  of  October ;  And  to  See  that  the 
Engine  &  Pails  be  kept  in  good  Order,  and  when  at  any  time  it 
shall  happen  that  any  thing  is  out  of  Order  or  wanting  for  the 
Engine,  they  apply  directly  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  direction 
in  the  Affair. 

And  for  their  Care  and  Diligence  in  the  same,  the  Town,  at 
their  Meeting  March,  9*^.  1740,  have  by  a  Vote  freed  them  from 
all  other  Offices  in  the  Town,  for  this  Year,  and  Also  granted  a 
Premium  of  Five  Pounds  to  the  Engine  that  shall  be  first  brouo^lit 
to  Work  at  a  House  or  other  Building  that  shall  be  on  Fire,  to  be 
paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury. 

[62.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  8,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m'".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq'",  from  the  Committe  to  View  the  place  desired 
by  Capt.  Cowley  to  Set  up  Two  Posts  before  his  House  in 
Cambridge  Street,  &c. 

Reports,  That  they  are  of  Opinion,  it  will  be  of  no  Damage  to 
the  Town  if  Liberty  be  granted  him,  Provided  he  Set  them  at  the 
end  of  his  lower  Step. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  Accepted,  &  that  Liberty  be  granted 
him  accordingly. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell,  desire  rar.  Joshua  Blanchard  &  Com- 
pany, who  Undertook  the  Building  of  the  Tombs  in  the  Old 
Burying  place,  in  Trea mount  Street  to  [63.]  be  here  next  Wednes- 
day in  Order  to  the  Settling  and  disposition  of  the  Tombs. 

John  Chambers  &c.  Grave  Diggers  Attended  according  to  Order, 
&  having  been  heard  fully  on  the  Affair,  as  to  the  prices  of  Digging 
Graves  &c.  were  Ordered  to  attend  again  on  Wednesday  next,  the 
which  time  the  Select  Men  have  taken  to  Consider  of  the  affair. 


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Major  John  Hill,  Complains  that  this  Day  he  Employed  Thomas 
Pheland,  a  Ticket  Porter,  N"*.  16,  who  he  Apprehends  imposed 
upon  him  for  carrying  a  Quintal  of  Fish  from  Dyers  Wharf  as  far 
as  the  Golden  Bail  for  which  he  made  him  Pay  Eighteen  pence, 
which  is  more  than  the  price  Allow'd  by  the  Select  Men. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  8avell  direct  the  said  Phelanr!  to  Attend  the 
Select  Men  next  Wednesday. 

The  Select  men  Executed  a  Lease  [64.]  of  the  Salt  Marsh 
upon  Boston  Neck,  to  John  Hill  Esq"",  for  the  term  of  Seven 
Years,  Commencing  the  25"\  of  March  last,  at  the  Rate  of  Fifteen 
Pounds  p.  annum,  to  be  paid  at  Two  equal  Paj^ments,  Viz^  Seven 
Pounds  Ten  Shillings  on  the  Twenty-fifth  of  September  and  March, 
Yearly  and  every  Year  during  the  said  Term. 

mr.  Zechariah  Hicks,  Attended  according  to  Orders,  and  having- 
been  fully  Discoursed  cn  the  matter  of  his  Petition. 

Voted,  That  mr.  John  Procter  be  directed  to  be  here  next 
Wednesday  at  5  p.  m. 

The  Rev.  mr.  Spear  Informs  that  he  with  his  Wife  and 

One  Servant,  hath  lately  removed  from  Cape  Cod  into  this  Town, 
and  Desires  he  may  have  Liberty  to  tarry  here  for  some  time. 

Mr.  Joseph  Shed,  Appealing,  Informs  that  for  some  Years  past, 
he  has  Carted  the  Grain  [65.]  Purchased  by  the  Town  for  the 
Granary,  for  which  he  has  been  allowed  Two  pence  p.  Bushel  car- 
rying to  Mill,  and  two  pence  carrying  it  back,  at  which  price  he 
can't  longer  attend  that  Service,  and  therefore  Prays  a  further 
Allowance  of  One  penny  p.  Bushel,  or  that  some  other  Person  may 
be  provided  and  employed  therein. 

Whereas  the  Season  of  the  Year  being  now  Advanced  for  the 
Cows  going  on  the  Common  but  there  being  no  Cow  keeper,  pro- 
vided, and  it  being  represented  that  John  Warrick  now  in  the 
Work  house  may  be  a  proper  Person  for  that  Service. 

Voted,  That  mr.  John  Tayler,  the  keeper  of  the  Work  house  be 
desired  to  be  here  next  Wednesday  in  Order  to  treat  with  him 
upon  the  affair. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Henry  Howell  have  the  Charge  of  the  Engine, 
which  is  kept  m  a  House  near  Trinity  Church — [66.]  He  is 
Allowed  Twelve  men  besides  himself.  Viz*. 

mess".  (Henry  Howell) 

John  Beaudre  (Beimdry) 

Johnson  Jackson 

William  Wheeler  Jun'. 

John  Lawson 

Jonathan  Chandler 

Joseph  Wheeler 

SoP.  Kneeland  Jun'. 

George  Ray 

Jonathan  Wheeler 

Joseph  Birch 

Thomas  Foster  Jun'.  and 

Stephen  Greenleaf 
And  in  Case  there  should  happen  any  Difference  at  any  time 
among  them,  that  they  should  want  to  put  out,  or  take  in  any  Man, 


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Henry  Howell  tbat  has  the  Charge  of  the  Engine,  shall  give  an 
account  of  the  same  to  the  Select  Men,  for  then-  Allowance  and 
Orders  for  theh'  proceeding  —  And  at  any  time  if  a  Fire  should 
break  out,  the  said  Howell  is  [67.]  ordered  to  Improve  the  said 
Engine,  where  he  thinks  he  mav  do  the  most  Service,  And  to 
take  Care,  That  at  no  time,  the  Doors  of  the  Engine  house  be 
Obstructed  by  Snow  &c.  And  to  Work  the  said  Engine,  Once 
every  Month  from  the  first  of  April  to  the  first  of  October ;  And  to 
See  that  the  Engine  &  Pails  be  kept  in  good  Order,  And  when  at 
any  it  shall  happen  that  any  thing  is  out  of  Order  or  wanting  for 
the  Engine,  they  Apply  directly  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  direc- 
tion in  the  Affair. 

And  for  their  Care  and  Diligence  in  the  same  the  Town  at  their 
Meeting  March,  9'^.  1740.  have  by  a  Vote  freed  them  from  all 
other  offices  in  the  Town  for  this  Year,  And  also  Granted  a  Premium 
of  Five  Pounds  to  the  Engine  that  shall  be  first  brought  to  Work 
at  a  House  or  other  Building  that  shall  be  on  Fire,  to  be  paid  out 
of  the  Town  Treasury. 

[68.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April,  15,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"*, 
m*".  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Matthew  Campbell,  Tobacconist  from  Nuffield,  Appearing,  De- 
sires Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  and  Exercise  his  Calling  in  this 
Town. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  Granted,  upon  Condition  that  he  with 
William  More,  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of 
Fifty  Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  for  Five 
Years. 

The  Select  Men  taking  into  Consideration  the  Petition  of  John 
Hooker  and  Abia  Holbrook,  desiring  to  be  Admitted  as  Grave 
Diggers,  together  with  the  Proposals  and  [69.]  Petition  of 
Thomas  Moulin,  Isaac  Peirce  and  John  Chambers  in  answer  there- 
to, presented  to  the  Town  at  their  Meeting  in  March  last,  which 
was  refer'd  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  Consideration,  and  by  them 
Impowered  to  Appoint  such  further  obligations  Restrictions  and 
Regulations  about  the  Premisses  as  they  shall  think  Convenient 
and  having  heard  them  fully  thereon. 

Voted,  That  Three  meet  Persons  be  Appointed  to  take  Care  of 
the  Old  and  South  Burying  places ;  and  that  the  Perquisites  there- 
of be  equally  divided  among  them. 

Voted,  That  Thomas  Moulin 

John  Chambers  and 
Nathanael  Band 

be  appointed  for  that  Service,  at  the  prices  and  under  the  Re- 
strict'ous  &  Regulations  hereafter  mentioned,  during  their  good 
behaviour  in  that  Office  Viz'. 


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287 


I.  That  one  of  the  said  Three  Persons  with  One  Assistant  at 
the  least,  do  Always  attend  the  Funeral  of  every  White  Person 
[70.]  at  the  Gate  of  the  Burying  place  to  Conduct  the  Corps  to 
the  Grave,  and  to  See  the  same  Covered  up. 

II.  That  the  Gates  of  the  Burying  places  be  kept  Constantly 
lock'd.  Excepting  at  such  times  as  the}^  are  Opened  to  receive  the 
Corps,  And  in  the  Winter  time  that  the  Passage  to  the  Burying 
places,  and  to  the  Graves  be  kept  clear  of  Snow  —  And  that  in 
Digging  the  Graves,  they  so  perform  it  as  that  the  Top  of  the 
Coffins,  be  Three  feet  under  Ground  at  the  least. 

III.  That  they  take  Care  that  the  By-Law  of  the  Town  made 
29'^.  July  1723.  respecting  the  Burial  of  Negroes  be  Strictly 
Observed,  And  that  they  acquaint  the  Persons  by  whom  they  are 
Employed  to  Dig  the  Graves  for,  and  Carry  the  Corps,  of  the  By- 
Law  of  the  Town  made  in  1701,  that  the  time  for  Carrying  out 
the  Corps  shall  not  exceed,  one  hour  from  the  Tolling  of  the 
Second  Bell,  upon  Penalty  of  Twenty  Shillings. 

[71.]  IV.  That  the  Prices  for  Opening  Tombs  &  Digging 
Graves,  be  as  follows,  Viz*. 

For  Digging  a  Grave  for  a  white  Person,  man  or  woman,  Nine 
Shillings. 

For  Ditto,  for  Children  carried  by  Hand,  Four  Shillings. 

For  Ditto  for  a  Negro  Man  or  Woman,  Six  Shillings. 

For  Ditto,  to  Twelve  Years  of  age,  Five  Shillings. 

For  Opening  the  New  or  Wall  Tombs,  Twelve  Shillings. 

For  opening  the  Old  Tombs,  or  those  that  Stand  in  the  midst  of 
the  Burying  places.  Fourteen  Shillings. 

For  Carrying  the  Corps  of  a  grown  Person,  and  Attendance 
from  Eleven  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon,  to  the  return  from  the  Grave, 
Five  Shilliugs  a  peice. 

Mr.  John  Earle,  Master  of  one  the  Five  Engines,  Informs  that 
the  Axel-tree  and  Wheels,  with  the  Spear  of  the  said  Engine  is 
[7S.]  Wore  and  broke,  so  that  the  same  is  render'd  useless. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Steel  be  desired  to  View 
the  same  and  give  directions  for  the  repairs  thereof,  in  the  best 
manner  they  can. 

Mr.  John  Taylor  is  appointed  to  take  the  Charge  of  looking  after 
the  Cows  on  the  Common  and  to  drive  them  on  the  neck  by  Eight 
o'clock  in  the  Morning  and  there  to  keep  them  until  Six  o'Clock 
in  the  Evening  and  then  to  drive  them  off  the  Common  to  the 
head  of  School  Street  from  the  first  of  April  to  the  first  of  Novem- 
ber — ,  and  to  receive  Eleven  Shillings  of  the  Owner  of  each  Cow 
going  on  the  Common,  Viz'.  Six  Shillings  and  Six  pence,  towards 
providing  Bulls,  and  Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  for  the  Cow 
keeper  and  one  Shilling  for  giving  a  Certificate  to  the  Persons 
Paying  the  same. 

Mr.  Isaac  Gridley,  Applying  for  [73.]  leave  for  his  Servant 
Charles  Nickerson  and  the  Nurse  (who  was  Sent  the  19^^.  of  Feb. 
last,  to  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  to  Nurse 
him  with  the  Small  Pox)  may  now  have  Liberty  to  return,  he  hav- 
ing been  well  about  Five  Weeks. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Charles  with  the  nurse,  be  permitted  to 


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return  home,  provided  they  bo  first  thoroughly  wash'd  &  Cleansed 
and  have  fresh  (loaths  to  Shift  them  with  and  leave  their  other 
Cloaths  &c.  behind  at  the  said  House  until  further  Order,  to  be 
Complied  with  to  the  Satisfaction  of  mr.  Hancock. 

Mr.  John  Procter,  Master  of  the' North  Writing  School,  Appear- 
ing at  the  Desire  of  the  Select  Men  and  being  fully  Discoursed  with 
upon  the  Complaint  of  his  refusing  to  take  Children  of  some 
Families  of  low  Circumstances  in  the  World,  and  insisting  on  large 
Demands  for  Firing  &  Entry  [1'4o]  money  &c.  —  to  which  he 
Informed  that  as  to  Firing,  he  had  not  more  than  Five  Shillings  a 
peice,  one  with  another  (some  Paying  and  some  not  Paying)  and 
as  to  the  Entry  Money,  he  has  not  Demanded  any  of  the  Town 
Inhabitants,  but  of  Strangers,  of  which  he  has  now  about  Ten  in 
his  School,  And  that  he  has  refus'd  none  of  tlie  Inhabitants 
Children,  but  such  as  could  not  Read  in  the  Psalter ;  and  being 
Discoursed  with  relating  to  his  Ushers  having  some  part  with  him 
in  his  Perquisites,  especially  that  of  Fire  Wood,  he  utterly  refus'd 
it,  Saying  if  he  had  not  the  whole  of  the  Perquisites,  he  could  not 
keep  the  School,  being  now  at  the  Charge  of  One  Hundred  Pounds 
p.  annum,  for  one  to  Assist  him  therein. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  22,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forysth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[75.]  There  being  want  of  Compleat  Books  of  the  By-Laws, 
that  so  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  may  bo  Acquainted  with  them. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq',  and  mr.  Hancock  be  desired  to 
treat  with  m'.  Benj"^.  Eliot  in  Order  to  get  reprinted  those  Laws 
that  are  wanting  to  Compleat  the  Books  at  the  best  rate  they 
can. 

Andrew  Craigie  and  his  Wife  Elizabeth  and  Elizabeth  Wood- 
bury lately  from  Charlestown  are  Admitted  Inhabitants,  upon  Con- 
dition that  Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth  with  him,  give  Bond  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon 
their  account  for  Five  Years  in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  and 
Fifty  Pounds. 

Capt.  Forsyth,  Informs  that  Capt.  Farrington  has  bro't  a 
Woman  from  Bermudas  which  is  likely  to  be  a  Charge  to  the  Town 
—  mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  Notify  him  to  attend  ['76.]  next 
Wednesday  — 

Mr.  Savell  is  also  directed  to  Notify  mr.  Mitchel  who  bro't  a 
Number  of  Men  Women  and  Children  from  Casco  Bay. 

Elias  Trask  from  Brantrey  with  his  Wife  and  Three  Children 
Appearing,  was  directed  to  Attend  next  Wednesday  with  a  Bonds- 
man to  Save  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon  their  Account  for 
Five  Years,  as  the  Law  directs. 


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289 


Information  being  given  that  William  Haislup  who  was  Ad- 
mitted the  Chimney  Sweeper  for  the  Town,  is  Negligent  of  his 
Duty,  and  not  provided  with  SuflScient  help  to  Serve  the  Town. 

Savell  is  directed  to  Notify  him  to  Attend  next  Wednesday 
to  Answer  to  the  Complaint,  and  at  tiie  same  time  its  proposed  to 
Consider  of  some  proper  Persons  to  Prosecute  the  Persons  who 
Suffer  their  Chimnies  to  Fire. 

[7'd'o]  Voted,  That  the  Cellar  under  the  Town  House  be  and 
hereby  is  Let  to  mr.  John  Buttolph  for  the  Space  of  One  Year, 
Commencing  the  7'^'.  of  April  Instant,  at  the  rale  of  Twenty  two 
Pounds  p.  annum  to  be  paid  Quarterly. 

It  being  represented  that  the  Cellar  Doors  are  out  of  Re- 
pair.   

Voted,  That  mr.  Hancock  and  Capt.  Steel  bo  desired  to  get  the 
same  repaired  in  the  best  and  Cheapest  manner  they  can. 

Capt.  Forsyth  Informing  that  the  Fence  of  the  North  Burying 
place  is  broken  down  in  some  places.  — 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  and  Capt.  Steel  be  desired  to  get  the 
same  repaired  as  soon  as  may  be. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  mr.  Richard  Salter  to  dig  up  the  Pave- 
ment and  0[)en  the  Ground,  in  Fish  Street  in  Order  to  repair  his 
Drain  which  runs  across  the  [78.]  Said  Street,  or  lay  a  New 
One  if  need  be,  upon  Condition  that  he  doth  it  with  as  Little  In- 
conveniency  to  the  Town  as  possible  and  that  he  forthwith  make 
good  the  Ground  and  Pavement  again,  and  keep  the  same  in  re- 
pair from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April,  29,'  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m"".  Hancock 
Capt.  Steel 

M*".  Jacob  Parker  desires  the  Select  Men  would  View  his  House 
at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town  and  give  direction  for  carrying 
his  Water,  so  as  may  be  least  prejudicial  to  the  Neighbours. 

Capt.  William  Farrington,  Appearing  on  the  acco*.  of  his  bring- 
ing Sarah  [79,]  Landon  a  Widow  (of  low  Circumstances)  with 
him  from  Bermudas  and  offers  to  give  Bond  with  mr.  James  Rus- 
sell in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds  to  the  Town  Treasurer  to 
Save  the  Town  harmless  from  all  manner  of  Charge  upon  her 
acco'.  for  Five  Years  as  the  Law  directs,  which  being  Accepted,  a 
Bond  was  given  accordingly. 

Thomas  Pheland  one  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  appearing  according 
to  Order  upon  the  Complaint  of  Major  Hill  as  entred  April  8"*. 
and  declares  that  he  carried  the  Fish  for  Major  Hill  from  Pitts's 
Wharf  to  Coffins  Ware  house  for  which  he  Apprehends  the  Law 
entitles  him,  to  Eighteen  pence,  the  Price  which  he  took  of  Major 
Hill. 

M^  John  Brown  belonging  to  the  Engine  kept  near  the  Old 
North  Meeting  house  under  the  Care  of  mr.  Anthony  Underwood, 
Informs  that  Thomas  Nowell  One  of  the  Company  is  Dead  —  and 


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[80.]  Recommended  Eleazer  Newhall  as  a  Suitable  Person  to 
Succeed  him  if  the  Select  Men  think  fit,  he  having  a  Dismission 
from  Trainings  by  Capt.  Henchman. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Eleazer  Newhall  be  Admitted  into  mr. 
Underwood's  Company  accordingly. 

William  Haislup,  appearing  according  to  Order  upon  the  Com- 
plaint of  his  not  being  provided  with  SuflScient  help  to  Sweep 
Chimnies,  by  reason  of  which  Several  Chimnies  have  lately  Fired ; 
in  Answer  to  which  he  Saith  he  has  Always  punctually  attended  all 
that  have  sent  to  him,  and  that  he  has  not  Work  Sufficient  for  the 
hand  he  Employs  —  and  if  the  Business  requires  more  help  he'l 
get  it,  and  he  Apprehends  the  best  method  to  prevent  Chimnies 
taking  Fire  will  be  to  appoint  a  proper  Person  to  prosecute  those, 
whose  Chimneys  catch  on  Fire. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  be  directed  to  See  the  By-Laws  of  the 
Town  prosecuted  [81.]  Respecting  Chimneys  Firing. 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq^.  made  a  Motion  in  behalf  of  mr.  Collson,  that 
the  A^^atch  house  at  the  South  end  of  the  Town,  Standing  on  his 
Ground  may  be  removed,  he  wanting  to  Improve  his  Ground. 

The  Select  Men  taking  into  Consideration  the  Motion  made  by 
mr.  Joseph  Shed  relating  to  the  price  of  Carting  Grain. 

Voted,  That  he  be  Allowed  for  this  Year  Two  pence  half  penny 
p.  Bushel  for  Carting  Grain  to  the  Mill  &c.  and  back  again. 

Mr.  Joseph  Uran,  Master  of  the  Dock  Engine  Informs  that  one 
of  the  Hoses  belonging  to  the  Engine  is  unfit  for  Service,  prays 
that  he  may  be  provided  with  a  New  One. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Clark  &  Hancock  be  desired  to  View  the 
same  and  Report  what  may  be  proper  to  be  done  thereon. 

Mr.  Treasurer  Wadsworth  Informs  that  mr.  [82.]  Charles  Hen- 
ly  One  of  the  Town  Tenants  is  very  backward  in  his  Rent — and 
that  mess'^  Waters  &  Glidden  has  not  Paid  nor  Settled  their  acco*^ 
for  the  Hire  of  the  Wharf  at  the  North  Battery. 

M"*.  Cooke   Informs  that  •  m*^.  Gregor  with  his  Wife  and 

Two  Children  have  lately  come  into  this  Town  from  Bruns- 
wick. 

M^  Savell  is  directed  to  Notify  him  to  be  here  next  Wednes- 
day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  1,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clark  Esq*", 
m'.  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant,  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston  —  In  His  Majesty's  [83,]  Name  Re- 
quiring them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  In- 
habitants of  the  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an 
Estate  of  Forty  Shillings  p.  Annum  of  Free  hold  in  Land  within 
this  Province  or  Territory  at  the  least,  or  other  Estate  to  the 


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Value  of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling ;  To  Convene  at  the  Town  House 
upon  Fryclay  the  Eight  of  May  instant  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  Fore- 
noon, Then  and  there  to  Elect  and  Depute  One  or  more  Persons 
(being  Free  holders  and  resident  in  the  Town)  according  to  the 
Number  set  and  limited  by  an  act  of  the  General  Assembly,  To 
!Serve  for  and  Represent  them  in  a  Great  and  General  Court  or  As- 
sembly, appointed  to  be  Convened  hold  and  kept  for  His  Majesty's 
Service  at  the  Court  house  in  Boston,  upon  Wednesday  the  Twenty 
Seventh  Day  of  May  Currant,  and  so  De  Die  in  Diem,  during 
their  Session  and  Sessions,  according  to  a  Precept  under  the  Hand 
&  Seal  of  Edward  Winslow  Esq^  Sheriff  of  the  county  of  Suffolk 
bearing  Date  the  [84.]  Twenty  Seventh  Day  of  April,  In  the 
Fourteenth  year  of  His  Majesties  Reign,  Annoq  Domini,  1741. 

And  in  like  manner,  Requiring  them  to  Warn  all  the  Free- 
holders and  other  Inhabitants  of  tlie  said  Town,  Qualified  as  the 
Law  clii  ects,  to  meet  at  the  same  time  and  place  ;  To  Grant  such 
Sum  or  Sums  of  Money  as  may  be  needful  for  the  Relief  of  the 
Poor,  and  defraying  other  Necessary  Charges,  to  Choose  such 
officers  as  maybe  wanting,  and  to  do  what  may  be  thought  Neces- 
sary for  providing  a  Suitable  house,  for  the  reception  of  Persons 
that  may  be  Visited  with  any  Malignant  Distemper,  As  also  to 
receive  the  Reports  of  Several  Committees.  To  agree  upon 
Conclude  and  finish  such  other  Matters  and  things  as  were  under 
Consideration  at  former  Meetings,  and  Continued  to  be  further 
Debated  at  this,  and  Also  such  other  Matters  as  may  be  proper 
for  their  Consideration  at  this  Meeting. 

[85 o]    Mem^  Boston,  May   5,  1741. 

Liberty  is  hereb}^  Granted  to  mr.  David  Collson,  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Orange  Street,  in  Order  to  lay 
a  Drain  from  his  Land  in  said  Street,  to  the  Common  Miore,  Upon 
Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement 
again  &  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satis- 
faction of  the  Select  Men,  &  does  not  Obstruct  the  Passage  in  the 
S*^.  btreet,  while  the  same  is  performing. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  6,  1741. 

Present 
The  Flon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Capt.  Smith,  appearing  on  the  Acco*.  of  bringing  with  him  from 

London  Robinson  and  his  Wife  with  her  Mother  and  [86,] 

Martha  Smith,  Wife  to  a  Coachman  of  Peter  Faneuil  Esq"",  they 
having  bro't  no  Effects  with  them — -he  was  Informi^d  of  the  Law 
made  in  that  Case  to  Save  the  Town  harmless,  and  was  Ordered 
to  attend  next  Wednesday  in  Order  to  Comply  there  with. 

Capt.  Cunningham  appearing,  was  directed  to  attend  next 
Wednesday,  in  Order  to  give  Bond  for  Daniel  Dickey  his  Wife  and 
Two  Children. 

M'.  William  Merchant,  Appearing  Desires  that  the  Bounds  of 


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the  Land,  he  is  about  to  Hire  of  the  Town,  by  the  North  Battery, 
may  be  described  to  him,  in  order  to  his  agreement  for  the  Rent 
of  it. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  mr.  Cooke  and  Capt.  Steel  be  a 
Committee  for  that  purpose. 

M*".  John  Buttolph  being  acquainted  with  the  Vote  of  the 
Select  Men  of  the  22*^.  [87.]  May  last,  that  the  Rent  of 
the  Cellar  under  the  Town  house  now  in  his  Occupation,  is 
Set  at  Twtiuty  two  Pounds  p.  annum,  has  agreed  to  take  the 
same  at  that  Rent,  to  begin  the  7*^.  of  April  last,  to  be  paid 
half  Yearly. 

A  Petition  of  mr.  Abia  Holbrook  Jun^  desiring  Liberty  to  Open 
a  School,  to  teach  Writing  and  Arithmetick  (he  being  bro't  Up 
thereto  by  M*".  John  Proctor  and  by  him  Recommended)  — 
Read. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Holbrook  be  &  hereby  is  Approved  of, 
and  has  Liberty  granted  him  accordingly,  to  keep  a  School  within 
this  Town  for  teaching  Writing  and  Arithmetick  so  long  as  he 
Continues  to  behave  himself  to  the  approbation  of  the  Select  men, 
for  the  time  being. 

M"".  Savell,  Liforming  that  the  Three  Children  of  mr.  Harman's 
at  the  Hospital  at  the  Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  have  been  Phys- 
ick'd  and  are  now  well  [88.]  Enough  to  go  home,  but  they  have 
no  Cloathing  to  Charge  nor  can  get  nor  borrow  any  —  the  Charge 
of  their  tarrying  t)eing  great. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Hancock  be  desired  to  provide  some  Cloathing 
for  them,  that  they  may  go  home  not  to  exceed  Five  Pounds,  and 
that  John  Wou'dbe  the  Watchman  there,  be  Dismissed  from  any 
further  Attendance. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  may  18,  1741. 

Present 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'".  Hancock 
m"*.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered,  That  the  Select  Men  Issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed  to 

the  Constables  of  Boston  In  His  Majesty's  Name  Requiring 

them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town,  duly  Qualified  [89.]  Rateable  at  Twenty 
Pouuf^s  Estate  to  a  Single  Rate  (beside  the  Poll)  to  Convene  at 
the  Town  house,  on  Fryday  the  Twenty  Second  Current,  at  nine 
o'clock  in  the  forenoon.  To  Choose  a  Town  Clerk  for  the  year  en- 
suing in  the  room  of  mr.  Samuel  Gerrish  Dec*^.  To  Consider  what 
may  be  proper  to  be  done  about  Erecting  a  Writing  School  in  the 
Center  of  the  Town,  as  also  to  Consider  that  part  of  the  Commit- 
tee's Report  relating  to  an  Additional  Building  at  the  alms  house, 
and  the  Granting  of  Land,  whereon  to  Erect  the  same,  To  Re- 
ceive the  Reports  of  vSeveral  Committees,  and  to  Choose  Jurors  for 
-luly  Court.  To  agree  upon  Conclude  and  finish  such  other  mat- 
ters and  things  as  were  under  Consideration  at  former  Meetings, 
ai  d  Continued  to  be  further  debated  at  this  ;  and  also  such  other 


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matters  as  may  be  proper  for  their  Consideration  at  this  Meet- 
ing. 

And  in  like  manner  requiring  them  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders 
of  the  s*^.  Town  to  meet  at  the  same  time  and  place,  in  order 
[90.]  To  proceed  to  the  Choice  of  some  meet  Person  qualified  as 
the  Law  directs  to  be  Register  of  Deeds,  &c.  for  the  County  of 
Suffolk,  Pursuant  to  a  Warrant  under  tlie  Hands  and  Seals  of 
\^'illiam  Dudley  and  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq".  Two  of  His  Majes- 
ty's Justices  of  the  Quorum  for  the  said  County,  bearing  Date  t 
the  Twelfth  Day  of  May,  anno  Domini,  One  Thousand  Seven 
Hundred  and  Forty  one,  In  the  Fourteenth  Year  of  His  Majesties 
Keign. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  20,  1741. 

Present 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m^  Hancock  ' 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Information  being  given  that  Josias  Byles  One  of  the  Sealers 
of  Wood,  now  follows  the  Business  of  a  Wharfinger. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  him  to  Attend  the  Select  Men 
next  Monday. 

rOl.]  Voted,  That  mr.  John  Staniford  have  a  Draft  on  the 
Town  Treasurer  the  next  Draft  Day,  for  Collecting  £.  G826.  8.  5. 
at  Five  p.  Cent,  being  £  341.  6.  5.  for  the  year,  1739  it  appear- 
ing by  his  Receipts  that  he  had  made  up  with  the  Several  Treas- 
urers according  to  his  Warrants  from  the  Assessors. 

It  is  Proposed  that  a  Suitable  Person  be  appointed  to  Enquire 
after  vStrangers  that  comes  into  Town  with  Effects,  in  Order  to 
their  being  Assessed. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  25,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m^.  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

M'.  Josiah  Byles  Appearing  according  to  [93<,]  Order,  and 
declares  that  he  is  not,  nor  has  any  tho'ts  of  being  Concerned  as 
a  Wliai'finger  of  any  Wood  Wharf  whatever. 

Andrew  Lane  Esq'",  appearing  Informs  that  Crooked  Lane  lead- 
ing from  the  Town  house  to  Cornhill  is  much  out  of  Repair  in  the 
Pavement,  by  means  of  which  the  said  Lane  is  render'd  almost 
Useless,  And  Praying  that  it  may  be  mended,  the  abutters  being 
willing  to  Pay  their  Proportionable  part  of  the  Charge. 

Voted,  That  Jonas  Clarke  Esq^  mr.  Cooke  and  Capt.  Steel  be 
desired  to  draw  up  some  proper  Method  for  Regulating  the 
Charges  of  the  Town  Clerk  in  Writing  in  said  office,  for  the 
Town. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

♦  [93.]  Capt.  Steel,  Informs  that  Capt.  Mitchell  bro't  into  this 
Town,  Daniel  Orr  his  wife  and  Six  Children  from  North  Yar- 
mouth ab'.  Two  months  ago,  &  that  they  are  now  at  the  House  of 
mr.  Clark  the  Nailer  at  the  North  end  —  and  that  there  is  an  other 
Family  lately  come  from  Maiden,  living  at  mrs.  Blewets  near  the 
North  Burying  place  —  mr.  Savell  is  directed  forthwith  to  Warn 
the  said  Persons  to  depart  the  Town,  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  William  Waters  appearing  Informs  —  that  he  did  not 
Charge  the  People  that  was  at  Rainsfords  Island  the  last  Fall, 
with  the  Four  Cord  of  Wood  that  was  Sent  down  to  him,  Altho' 
by  them  Used,  and  therefore  desires  that  he  may  not  be  Charged 
therewith. 

Mrs.  Mary  Hamilton,  appearing  according  to  Order,  upon  a 
Complaint  made  of  her  being  about  to  Set  up  a  Tallow  Chandlers 
Work  house  at  the  Southerly  part  of  the  [94.]  Town,  without 
Liberty  so  to  do,  The  Laws  of  the  Province  relating  to  that  affair 
was  Read  to  her,  and  the  Select  Men  forbid  her  proceeding  there- 
in. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell,  Notify  Nehemiah  Wilkins  the  present 
Occupier  of  the  Shop  on  Dock  Square,  which  was  Let  to  mr.  Jon*. 
Foster  to  be  here  next  Wednesday  —  As  also  mess".  Glidden  and 
Waters  in  order  to  Settle  their  acco*.  about  the  North  Battery  and 
also  Notify  mr.  Merchant  to  be  here  next  Wednesday. 

Capt.  Steel  Informs  that  mr.  Corsser  is  about  to  Build  a  House 
or  Shed  with  a  large  oven  in  it  for  a  Bake  house  near  the  North 
Writing  School  which  will  much  darken  the  said  School. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  View  the  same  tomorrow  Morning 
at  Nine  o'Clock  a.  m. 

[95.]    At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  June  10  —  1741. 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

The  Select  Men  on  Thursday  last,  according  to  Appointment, 
Viewed  the  place  where  mr.  Corsser  was  about  to  Build  a  Shed  — 
with  a  large  Oven  under  it  for  a  Bake  house  near  the  North  Writ- 
ing School,  &  judg'd  it  would  be  very  Inconvenient  &  much 
prejudice  the  said  School,  And  therefore  forbid  his  proceeding 
therein. 

M'.  John  Perry,  appearing,  Desires  Liberty  to  Set  a  Fish  house 


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on  the  Town  High  Way  near  the  New  Ferry  place  at  the  North 
end,  to  Stand  there,  during  the  pleasure  of  the  Select  Men 
for  the  time  being,  and  Informs  that  mr.  Oliver  Luckis 
[96.]  h;ith  removed  his  Fish  house  from  the  place  where  the  Se- 
lect Men  order'd  it  to  be  placed. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Caleb  Lyman  Esq''.,  and  Capt. 
Steel  be  desired  to  View  the  said  Fish  houses  from  the  places 
where  they  now  Stand. 

Mess".  Waters  &  Glidden  appearing  according  to  Order,  pre- 
sented an  acco'.  of  Charge  on  the  Wharf,  they  hired  of  the  Town, 
near  the  North  Battery  amounting  to  £.  130.  16  —  for  making 
an  addition  to  the  same  &c.  which  being  tho't  very  large.  It  was 
agreed  to  refer  it  to  mess".  Joshua  Thornton  and  John  Demerry  to 
Value  the  same,  who  are  desired  to  Attend  there  for  that  end  to- 
morrow at  3  p.  m.  and  that  the  above  Committee  be  desired  to  be 
with  them  at  the  same  time. 

M"".  John  Peirce,  Informs  that  the  Engine  under  his  Care,  was 
first  bro't  to  Work  on  the  Fire  which  lately  broke  out  [97.]  at 
mr.  Box's  Rope  Walk,  And  desires  the  Premium  granted  by  the 
Town  may  he  drawn  for  the  next  Draft  Day. 

Voted,  That  a  Draft  be  then  made  on  the  Town  Treasurer,  ac- 
cordingly. 

M"".  Nehemiah  Wilkins,  Appear'd  accordingly  to  order,  and  In- 
forms that  he  hath  Occupied  the  Shop  Let  to  mr.  Jon*.  Foster  on 
Dock  Square,  since  the  fir^t  of  Sept.  1740,  time  said  Foster  left  it 
and  desires  he  may  be  Continued  therein  still. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Shop  be  and  hereby  is  Let  to  the  said 
Wilkins  for  the  Space  of  One  year,  Commencing  Sept.  1.  1740, 
he  Paying  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  Eight  Pounds  p.  annum  for 
the  same. 

M"".  David  Collson  Informs  that  he  is  about  Building  on  his 
Land  fronting  to  Orange  Street  at'  the  South  end,  &  desires  the 
Select  Men  would  run  the  line. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq^  Jonas  Clark  Esq^  and  Capt. 
Steel  be  desired  to  Attend  that  Service. 

Order'd,  that  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at  the 
rate  of  Twenty  Four  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushel,  Allowed  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  Viz'. 


Ordered,  That  mr.  John  Brown  have  the  Charge  of  the 
Engine  which  is  kept  in  a  House  adjoining  to  the  Old  North 
Meetinghouse  —  And  he  is  allowed  Sixteen  men  besides  himself, 


oz. 


dr. 


of  Penny  white  Loaf 
Wheaten 
House  hold 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


1. 

2. 

3 
15 


11 

8 
6 

3 


Viz». 


John  Brown 
James  Dowell 
John  Beer 
William  Marshall 


City  Document  No.  87. 

Thomas  Bentley 
Edward  Edes 
James  Clark 
John  Baker 
William  Stone 
Elijah  Doubleday 
Francis  Marshall 
Timothy  Brown 
Oliver  Luckis  Jun''. 
Eleazar  Newhall 
Daniel  Barker 
Benj'^.  Luckis  and 
Ebenzer  Brown 

And  in  Case,  there  should  happen  any  Difference  at  any  time 
among  them,  that  they  should  want  to  put  out,  or  take  in  any 
Man,  John  Brown  that  has  the  Charge  of  the  Engine,  shall  give 
an  Account  of  the  same  to  the  Select  Men,  for  their  Allowance  and 
Orders  for  their  proceeding.  —  and  at  any  time  if  a  Fire  should 
break  out,  the  said  Brown  is  Ordered  to  Improve  the  said  Engine, 
where  he  think  she  may  do  the  most  Service ;  And  to  take  Care, 
That  at  no  time,  the  Doors  of  the  Engine  house  be  Obstructed  by 
Snow  &c.  And  to  Work  the  said  Engine  Once  every  Month,  from 
the  first  of  April  to  the  first  of  October.  And  to  See  that  the  En- 
gine and  Pails  be  kept  in  good  Order —  And  when  at  an}-  time  it 
shall  happen  that  any  thing  is  out  of  Order,  or  [100 .  ]  wanting 
for  the  Engine,  they  apply  directly  to  the  Select  Men  for  their 
direction  in  the  Affair 

And  for  their  Care  and  Diligence  in  the  same,  the  Town  at 
their  Meeting,  March  9*^.  1740.  have  by  a  Vote  freed  them  from  all 
other  offices  in  the  Town  for  this  Year,  and  also  granted  a 
Premium  of  Five  Pounds  to  the  Engine,  that  shall  be  first 
brought  to  W^ork  at  a  House  or  other  Building  that  shall  be  on 
Fire  to  be  paid  out  of  the  Town  Treasury. 

Ordered,  that  the  Town  Clerk  Issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston  —  In  His  Majesty's  Name,  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabi- 
tants of  the  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an  Es- 
tate of  Forty  Shillings  p.  annum  of  Free  hold  of  Land  within  this 
Province*  or  Territory  at  the  least,  or  other  Estate  to  the  Value  of 
Fifty  y  Pounds  Sterling ;  to  Convene  at  the  Town  [101 »]  house 
upon  Tuesday  the  Sixteenth  of  June  Currant  at  Three  o'Clock  in 
the  afternoon.  Then  and  there  to  Elect  and  Depute  One  or  more 
Persons  (being  Free  holders  and  Resident  in  the  Town)  according 
to  the  number  Set  and  limited  by  an  Act  of  the  General  Assembly, 
to  Serve  for  and  Represent  them  in  a  Great  and  General  Court 
or  Assembly,  Appointed  to  be  Convened  held  and  kept  for  his  His 
Majesty's  Service  at  the  Court  house  in  Boston  upon  Wednesday 
the  Eight  Day  of  July  next,  and  so  De  Die  in  Diem,  during  their 
Session  and  Sessions,  according  to  a  Precept  under  the  Hand  and 
Seal  of  Edward  Winslow  Esq^,  Sheriff  of  the  County  of  Suffolk, 
bearing  Date  the  Ninth  Day  of  June  In  the  Fourteenth  Year  of 
His  Majesties  Reign,  Annoq  Domini,  1741. 


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297 


Voted,  That  the  Visitation  of  the  Publick  Schools  within  this 
Town,  Pursuant  to  the  Vote  and  order  of  the  [10^,]  Inhabitants, 
at  their  Annual  Meeting  the  9^'\  of  March  last,  be  attended  on 
Wednesday  tbe  17"\  of  June  Currant  and  that  the  following  Gen- 
tlemen be  desired  to  accompany  the  Select  Men  in  the  said  Visita- 
tion —  Viz'. 

The  Hon.  Josiah  Willard  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  Jacob  AVendell  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  William  Foye  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  John  Read  Esq^ 
Peter  Faneuil  Esq^ 
The  Rev.  mr.  Thomas  Prince 
The  Rev.  mr.  John  Webb 
The  Rev.  mr.  William  Cooper 
The  Rev.  mr.  Thomas  Foxcroft 
The  Rev.  mr.  Joshua  Gee 
The  Rev.  mr.  Ellis  Gray 
Docf.  William  Douglass 
m''.  Thomas  Cushing 
m'".  Timothy  Prout 
m'".  Edward  Bromfield 
m"".  James  Allen 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  give  Seasonable  Notice  [103.]  to 
the  Gentlemen  Of  this  appointment,  and  that  they  be  desired  to 
Meet  at  the  Council  Chamber  on  said  Day,  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the 
forenoon . 

Voted,  That  Jonas  Clarke  Esq"*,  and  m'".  Hancock  be  desired  to 
give  directions  to  mrs.  Wardell  to  provide  a  Dinner  for  Twenty- 
five  Gentleman  on  that  Day. 

Mem°.  *  June  16,  1741. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  Henry  Price  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  &  Open  the  Ground  in  Queen  Street  in  Order  to  lay  a 
Drain  from  his  Land  in  s^.  Street  to  the  Common  Shore,  upon  Con- 
dition that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement 
again  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satis- 
faction of  the  Select  men,  and  does  not  Obstruct  the  Passage  in 
the  said  Street  while  the  same  is  performing. 

[104.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  17*^^.  1741. 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m"".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at  the 
Rate  of  Twenty  Six  Shillings  p.  Bushel,  for  Wheat,  and  Three 
JShillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushel,  allow'd  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  Viz^ 


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oz-  dr.  * 

Of  Penny  white  Loaf  1-  9- 

Wheaten  2-  5| 

Household  3-  2- 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  14-  2 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  June  24,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m'".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[105.]  Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  be  directed  to  make  an 
Alphabetical  Book  or  Index  to  enter  the  Names  of  all  Persons 
giving  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  for  Persons  Admitted  In- 
habitants, for  Five  Years  past,  with  the  Dates  of  the  Bonds  &  the 
Names  of  the  Persons  for  whom  given. 

Robert  Henry,  Appearing  Informs  that  about  Six  Months  ago,  he 
came  into  this  Town  in  Capt.  Blacklock  from  Ireland,  and  desires 
to  be  Admitted  an  Inhabitant  &  have  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop 
and  Exercise  the  Calling  of  a  Blacksmith  &  Farrier  in  this  Town 
and  proposes  mess'^  Green  and  Walker  for  his  Bondsmen. 

Voted,  That  he  be  Admitted  an  Inhabitant  Accordingly  and 
&  have  Liberty  to  open  a  Shop  &  Exercise  his  said  Callings 
Upon  Condition  that  he  with  mess".  Green  and  Walker  give  Bond 
to  the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  .of  One  Hundred  Pounds  to 
Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon  his  acco*.  for  Five 
Years  as  the  Law  directs 

[100.]  Mr.  Cooke  in  behalf  of  Major  John  Hill,  Desires  that 
the  Select  Men  would  View  the  Mash  on  the  Neck  which  is  Let  to 
the  said  Hill,  &  give  directions  for  Draining  the  same  according 
to  his  Lease. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq'".  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'",  mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke  &  Capt.  Steel  be  a  Committee  for  that  purpose 

The  Select  Men  on  Wednesday  last  the  17'^.  instant.  Visited  the 
Publick  Schools  within  the  Town,  Accompanied  by  the  following 
Gentlemen  Viz'. 

The  Hon.  Joshia  Willard  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Richard  Bill  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  William  Foye  Esq^ 
Major  Samuel  Sewall 
The  Rev.  Joseph  Sewall  D.D. 
The  Rev.  mr.  Thomas  Prince 
The  Rev.  mr.  John  Webb 
The  Rev.  mr.  William  Welsted 
m*^.  Edward  Bromfield  & 
m'.  James  Allen. 
[107.]    And  found  the  said  Schools  under  good  regulation. 


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The  Number  of  Scholars  in  each  School  were  as  follows,  viz*.  la 
the  South  Grammar  School,  Eighty  Seven,  In  the  Writing  School 
in  Queen  Street,  Seventy  four;  In  the  North  Grammar  School, 
Sixty  five  ;  and  in  the  North  Writing  School  Two  Hundred. 

Mem\  July  8,  1741. 

Mr.  WilUam  Waters  appeared  and  Informs  that  he  will  not 
longer  keep  the  Hospital  on  Rainsfords  Island,  for  Fifty  Pounds 
p.  Annum,  finding  Nurses  Utensils  &c.  as  in  his  former  agreement, 
and  therefore  shall  quit  the  same  unless  the  Province  allow  him 
One  Hundred  Pounds  p.  annum. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  15  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeferies  Esq'- 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Capt.  Fors3  th 
m^  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[108  o]  The  Select  Men  Agreed  with  mr.  William  Metchant 
Shipwright,  and  let  unto  him  the  Ship  Yard  near  the  North 
Battery  (lately  Improved  by  mess'"'.  Glidden  &  Waters)  for  the 
Term  of  Seven  Years  Commencing  the  1''.  of  April  last,  at  the 
Annual  Rent  of  Thirty  five  Pounds,  to  be  paid  half  Yearly  to  the 
Town  Treasurer,  he  to  keep  the  same  in  Tenantable  Repair  during 
said  Term  (Extraordinary  Casualties  Excepted.) 

Whereas  William  Waters,  keeper  of  the  Hospital  at  Rainsfords 
Island,  Declines  keeping  the  same  any  longer  on  moderate  terms 
—  Therefore 

Voted,  That  the  same  be  advertised  in  the  Publick  News  Papers 
in  order  to  Settle  some  Suitable  Person  thereon. 

Liberty  is  Granted  to  mr.  Richard  Smith  to  Set  down  a  Sign 
Post  before  his  House  in  King  Street. 

[109.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  22,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 
m^  Hancock 
m"*.  Cooke 

M^  John  Dabney,  Informs,  That  Joseph  Dogan  a  Taylor  and 
Mary  his  Wife,  were  lately  Imported  from  Annapolis  by  Benj** 
Donill,  and  about  Ten  Days  Since  came  to  lodge  at  his  House. 

Alexander  Muitt  his  Wife  and  Three  Children  and  Ann 
Anderson,  who  were  lately  Imported  from  Scotland  by  David 
Wallace,  are  admitted  Inhabitants,  the  said  W^allace  together  with 
mr.  Benj^-  Colman  having  given  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  in 
the  Sum  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any 
Charge  upon  their  Acco*.  for  Five  Y^'ears  ;  as  the  Law  directs. 

[110.]  The  Committee  to  whom  was  refei'd  the  Erecting  of  a 
Beacon  on  Beacon  hill,  Report  that  they  have  Agreed  with  William 


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Bowcn  and  others  to  do  the  same  the  Pole  to  be    Inches 

thick  and  feet  in  length,  the  Cells  to  be    Inches  of 

White  Oak,  And  the  to  be  of  white  Oak,  the  Worknaen 

to  be  paid  by  the  Days  Work. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  27  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman,  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m'*.  Hancock 
m"*.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Complaint  being  made,  that  the  Pavement  at  the  upper  end  of 
the  Long  Wharf  is  out  of  Repair,  and  also  at  the  bottom  of  Cross 
Street,  and  [111,]  near  the  Mill  Bridge. 

Vot'3d,  That  mr.  Thornton  forthwith  Repair  the  said  Pavements 
in  the  best  &  Cheapest  manner  he  can. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Select  men,  July  29.  1741. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke,  Esq^ 
m^  Hancock 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  Robert  Henry  to  give  Bond  to 
the  Town  Treasurer  with  mess".  Green  &  Wallier,  as  directed  June 
24"^.  latit, 

M'.  George  Til'ey  Ap[3eared  &  Declared  that  he  Designs  to 
Open  an  High  Way  or  Sti  eet  of  Thirty  five  or  Foity  feet  in  VVedth 
thro'  his  Land  at  the  Bottom  of  the  Common  in  said  Boston,  the 
same  l)egiuning  at  the  End  of  the  Land  that  is  opened  [112.]  In 
mr.  Bennetts  Land  &  from  thence  to  rim  &  Continue  thr6  his  the 
said  George  Tilleys  Lnnd  till  it  comes  into  the  Common  being 
about  Eight  or  Nine  Hundred  feet  in  Length,  &  that  he  was 
willing  to  give  the  same  to  the  Town  for  their  Use  forever  —  and 
desired  that  his  Motion  may  be  inserted  in  the  next  Warrant  for  a 
Town  Meeting. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  Thomas  Robinson  to  Appear  <fv 
give  Bond  with  Sufficient  Sureties  to  the  Town  Treasurer  ho 
J}aving  lately  come  into  this  Town  from  London  to  Dwell  here. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread  at  the 
Rate  of  2G/  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat,  and  3/6  p.  Bushel  Allow'd  for 
Charges,  which  is  Computed  as  follows,  viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

of  Penny  White  Loaf  1.  9 

Wheaten  2.  5J 

House  hold  3.  2 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  14.  2 

[113.]  Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  wait  upon  mr.  William 
Speakman  &  acquaint  him  that  the  Select  Men,  Expect  he  forth- 


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with  put  the  Pavement  in  Marlborough  Street  in  good  Repair, 
which  he  formerly  broke  up  to  make  a  Drain  there  Or  he  may 
Expect  to  be  proceeded  against  as  the  Law  directs. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  notify  Capt.  Jones  to  appear  &  give 
Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  for  himself  &  Wife,  as  the  Law 
directs,  having  come  to  dwell  in  Town. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  5  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m^  Hancock 
m'^.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel. 

[114.]  Upon  a  Motion  made  &  Seconded,  Voted,  That  Caleb 
Lyrdan  and  Jonas  Clarke  Esq*^'.  in  the  Name  of  the  Select  Men 
desires  His  Majesties  Justices  of  this  Town  to  Afford  their  Com- 
pany in  the  Council  Chamber,  the  Tenth  instant,  at  Six  o'Clock, 
in  Order  to  Consider  of  &  agree  upon  the  time  for  Setting  a  Ward 
upon  the  Neck,  on  the  LORDS  Days,  as  has  been  Customary  at 
this  time  of  the  Year. 

Voted,  That  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
and  mr.  Cooke  be  a  Committee  to  See  what  further  Repairs  may  be 
wanted  to  be  done  upon  the  Neck  &c.  and  cause  the  Repairs  thereof 
to  be  effected. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'*,  and  Capt.  Steel  be  desired  to 
wait  upon  John  Read  Esq"",  for  a  Writ  against  such  Persons  as 
refuse  to  Secure  the  High  Ways  on  the  Neck  in  this  Town,  agree- 
able to  [115.]  the  Town  Vote  of  the  22^.  of  May  last,  and  that 
they  take  with  them  such  Papers  and  Copys  as  they  shall  think 
necessary  in  order  for  mr.  Read  to  Advise  thereon. 

Robert  Henry  is  admitted  an  Inhabitant,  he  having  given  Bond 
to  the  Town  Treasurer  with  mr.  James  Mayes  in  the  Sum  of  Fifty 
Pounds,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon  his  acco'. 
for  Five  Years  as  the  Law  directs. 

and  Liberty  is  Granted  him  to  Open  a  Shop  in  this  Town. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesty's  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  and  the  Select  Men  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  August  10, 
1741. 

Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^ 
The  Hon.  Anth^  Stoddard  Esq'. 
[116.]         Samuel  Sewall  Esq"". 

Hugh  Hall  Esq'. 
John  Fayerweather  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Daniel  Henchman  Esq'. 
Thomas  Hubbard  Esq'. 


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Jonas  Clarke  Esq''. 

m''.  Thomas  Hancock. 
A  Ward  on  Boston  Neck  upon  the  Lord's  Da^^s  was  then  ordered 
&  appointed  from  and  after  the  Date  hereof,  until  the  sixteenth 
Day  of  October  next  ensuing  inclusive,  as  has  been  Customary 
heretofore,  And  a  Warrant  was  Issued  accordingly  directed  to  tl)e 
Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  and  is  in  the  Words  following 
Viz'. 

Boston  ss.  To  each  and  every  of  the  Constables  of  the  Town 
of  Boston,  Greeting  — 

Whereas  by  an  Act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court,  pass'd  in 
the  Eleventh  [117.]  Year  of  the  Reign  of  Flis  late  Majesty  Kir^g 
William  III,  Intitl'd  an  Act  for  keeping  of  Watches  in  Towns.  It 
is  Enacted,  That  from  time  to  time,  when  &  So  often  as  a  Military 
Watch  shall  not  be  Order'd  &  appointed  to  be  kept,  the  Jtistices 
of  the  Peace,  together  with  the  Select  Men  of  each  Town  within 
this  Province  are  Impowered  &  authorized  to  direct  and  order  a 
Suitable  Watch  or  Watches  to  be  set  up  and  kept  &c.  And  also  a 
Ward  to  be  kept  every  LORDS  Day,  and  other  Days  as  tbey  shall 
think  needful,  and  to  appoint  the  Number  whereof  such  Watch 
and  Ward  shall  Consist,  and  the  time  for  the  beginning  and  Con- 
tinuance of  the  same,  and  the  Constable  or  Constables  of  the 
Town,  having  Orders  accordingly  given  him  or  them  in  Writing  by 
the  Justices  and  Select  Men  are  thereby  Impowered  &  required  — 
from  time  to  time  to  Warn  such  Watch  and  Ward  respectively,  and 
to  See  [118.]  That  all  Persons  so  Warned  by  them  do  Attend 
and  Observe  their  Duty  in  that  regard.  And  Whereas  the  said 
Justices  and  Select  Men  are  Informed  of  frequent  Prophanations 
of  the  Lords  Day  (Especially  at  this  Season  of  the  Year)  by  loose 
vain  Persons,  Servants,  Negroes  &c.  unnecessarily  Travelling  or 
Walking  to  and  from  Boston  and  Roxbury  with  neglect  of  Attend- 
ing on  the  Publick  Worship  of  God  in  either  place,  and  bringing 
from  the  Neighbouring  Towns,  Corn,  Apples,  and  other  Fruits  of 
the  Earth  to  the  great  Disturbance  of  the  Publick  peace  &  Scandal 
of  our  Christian  Profession. 

It  is  therefore  Ordered  by  the  said  Justices  &  Select  Men,  that 
from  &  after  the  Date  here  of  &  until  the  Sixteenth  Day  of 
October  next  ensuing  (Inclusive)  the  Constables  of  and  within  the 
Town  of  Boston  &  every  of  them,  by  turns  do  warn  &  appoint 
Eight  meet  &  Sober  Persons  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  on  the 
[119.]  Lords  Days  to  Ward  on  the  Neck  or  High  Way  between 
Boston  and  Roxbury  at  some  Convenient  place  near  the  Line  of 
Defence  ;  Four  of  the  said  Persons  are  to  give  their  Attendance 
there,  from  Seven  o'Clock  in  the  Morning  until  half  an  hour  after 
Twelve  at  Noon,  and  there  to  be  relieved  by  the  other  Four,  who 
are  there  to  Continue  upon  Duty  until  the  Dusk  of  the  Fven- 
ing. 

And  the  Constable  or  Constables  are  to  take  Care  in  Warning 
thereof  that  such  Ward  do  not  Consist  of  all  or  the  grentest  part 
Youths,  but  that  some  able  House  holders,  or  other  Suffic'ent 
Persons  be  joined  with  them,  and  the  said  Constables  are  here  by 
enjoined  to  give  in  Charge  to  such  Ward  to  prevent  and  Suppress 


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such  Disorders  to  Examine  all  Passengers  and  Restrain  them  from 
Disporting  Idle  Walking  or  imnecessary  Travel  on  the  Lords  Day. 

and  if  any  Person  or  Persons  be  Rude  [130.]  Refractory  or  shall 
refuse  to  give  a  Satisfactory  Account  of  the  Occasion  of  their  Ti  av- 
elling  or  otherwise  Misbehave  themselves,  to  take  them  up  an  1  carry 
them  before  the  next  Justice  of  the  Peace  or  return  their  Names 
to  such  Justice  in  order  to  their  being  Examined  &  proceeded 
against  according  to  the  Nature  of  their  offence  as  Prophanerd  of 
the  Lords  Day. 

Given  under  our  Hands  and  Seals  at  Boston  the  Tenth  Day  of 
August  In  the  Fifteenth  year  of  His  Majesties  Reign  Annog 
Dom.  1741. 

Edw".  Hutchinson 
Jacob  Wendell 
Anth^.  Stoddard 
Samuel  Sewall 
H.  Hall  f 
Jn^.  Fayerweather 
Dan^  Henchman 
Tho^.  Hubbard 

John  Jeffries  ^ 
*  Caleb  Lyman         !  q  i  4.-xt 

Jonas  Clarke       >  S'^l'^ctMen 

Tho^.  Hancock  J 
To  each  &  every  of  the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston. 

[131.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  12,  1741. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  make  Enquiry  after  Ann  Davis,  Wife 
to  a  Ship  Carpenter,  whom  Capt.  Hoar  lately  Imported  into  this 
Town  from  Bristol,  and  Report  their  Circumstances  next  Wednes- 
day. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  18,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  forthwith  Remove  or  cause  to  be  re- 
moved, AH  mr.  Welch's  Timber,  [123.]  lying  before  the  Market 
house  on  Dock  Square. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Haislup  be  Notified  to  attend  on  Wednesday 
next,  in  order  to  answer  some  Complaints  made  against  him,  that 
he  hath  not  a  Sufficiency  of  Hands  for  the  sweeping  of  Chim- 
nies. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  19,  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq''. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

M^  William  Waters  appearing,  offers  to  keep  the  Province 
Hospital  upon  Rainstbrds  Island  for  Fifty  Pounds  p.  annum  as  p. 
former  agreement  bearing  [123o]  Date  October,  9.  1739,  he  Ex- 
pecting the  Province  provide  for  the  Poor  &  Indigent  as  the 
Law  directs. 

It  appearing  to  the  Select  Men  that  upon  the  arrival  of  Gov- 
ernour  Belcher  to  this  Government  they  Addressed  His  Excellency 
in  behalf  of  the  Town  to  Congratulate  him  upon  that  Occasion. 

Therefore,  Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  wait  upon  His  Ex- 
cellency William  Shirley  Esq'',  to  Congratulate  him  upon  his  ad- 
vancement to  the  Government,  and  that  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries 
Esq"",  and  mr.  Cooke  be  desired  to  prepare  an  address  to  His 
Excellency  upon  the  Occasion,  and  that  the  Select  Men  meet 
tomorrow  at  Three  o'Clock  to  receive  the  same. 

m''.  George  Featherston  Appearing,  Informs  that  he  hath  lately 
come  into  this  Town  with  his  AVife  from  Holland,  in  order  to 
reside  here,  and  desires  to  be  admitted,  [124,]  an  Inhabitant 
and  have  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop. 

It  Appearing  to  the  Select  Men  that  he  hath  brought  with  him 
Effects  SutRcient  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Therefore,  Voted  That  the  said  Featherston  and  Wife  be  and 
hereby  are  admitted  Inhabitants  and  he  hath  Liberty  Granted  him 
to  Open  a  Shop  in  this  Town. 

Capt.  Norwood  appeared  according  to  order  upon  acco*.  of  John 
Kirkland — whom  he  Imported  from  Barbadoes,  and  Informs  that 
he  Ship't  him  not  above  an  hour  before  he  Sailed,  after  which  he 
fell  Sick  in  a  few  Days  and  was  not  able  to  do  his  Duty  on  board 
during  the  Voyage. 

It  Appearing  to  the  Select  Men  that  the  s^.  Kirkland  is  a  Stran- 
ger and  very  Poor  and  Indigent,  apprehend  him  to  be  a  proper 
object  of  Publick  Charity — They  Directed  the  Town  Clerk  in  their 
[125.]  name  to  Recommend  him  to  be  received  into  the  Alms 
house  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  20.  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m^  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741. 


305 


The  Select  Men  Executed  a  Lease  of  the  North  Battery  Wharf  to 
mr.  William  Merchant  for  the  term  of  Seven  Years  commencing 
the  1*'.  of  April  last,  at  the  Rate  of  Thirty  live  Pounds  p.  annum 
to  be  paid  at  two  equal  Payments,  Viz'.  Seventeen  Pounds  Ten 
Shillings  on  tlie  first  Day  of  October  and  April  Yearly  and  every 
Y^ear  during  the  said  Term  [126.]  mr.  William  Merchant,  Desires 
that  the  Select  Men  would  run  the  Line  between  the  North  Battery 
Wharf  and  mr.  Parkmaus  Land — Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  meet 
on  Tuesday  next  in  order  to  run  the  said  Line,  and  that  mr.  Park- 
man  be  Notified  hereof. 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  from  the  Committee  appointed  to 
Draw  up  an  address  to  be  presented  to  His  Excellency  Gov''. 
Shirley  —  Presented  the  Draft  prepared,  which  was  Read  &  is  as 
follows,  Viz^ 

To  His  Excellency  W'".  Shirley  Esq''.  Captain  General  Governour 
and  Commander  in  Chief  in  &  over  His  Majesties  Province  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England. 

May  it  Please  Y^our  Excellency 

We  the  Select  Men  of  the  Town  of  Boston  now  wait  on  Your, 
[127.]  Excellency  to  Congratulate  you  on  your  advancement  to 
the  Head  of  this  Government.  We  look  upon  it  as  a  Special 
Smile  of  Providence,  that  our  most  Gracious  Sovereign  has  placed 
over  us  a  Person  who  has  among  us,  so  many  Pledges  of  his 
Attachment  to  Our  Welfare  and  whose  long  abode  with  us  has 
given  him  such  a  Knowledge  of  Our  Laws  Liberties  and  Interests, 
of  whose  affection  and  Integrity  this  Town  h^ith  had  such  Strong 
Proofs  while  in  a  private  Station,  and  whose  Personal  Accom- 
plishments for  Government  are  such  lhat  We  can't  but  Reflect  on 
Your  advancement  with  Singulnr  Joy  and  Satisfaction,  &  Esteem 
it  as  an  happy  Presage  of  our  future  Welfare.  That  Your  Excel- 
lency may  always  have  the  Divine  Assistance  and  Blessing  through 
Your  whole  administration,  and  be  greatly  instrumental  in  pro- 
moting Religion,  good  Order  and  Trade,  among  us,  and  that 
[128.]  this  Town  (the  Metropolis  of  the  Government)  may  be 
under  Your  Paternal  Smiles  in  all  its  Interests  is  the  hearty  desire 
of 

Your  Excelleucys 

Most  Obedient  Servants. 

Voted,  That  the  same  be  accepted,  and  that  the  Select  Men  wait 
on  His  Kxcellency  and  present  the  same,  tomorrow  at  Nine  o'Clock 
in  the  forenoon  and  that  the  Town  Clerk  wait  on  His  Excellency 
to  Acquaint  him  with  the  Select  Men's  Intentions. 

Mem^  Aug.  21  1741 

According  to  the  Vote  of  the  Select  Men  as  entred  Y'esterday, 
they  Waited  upon  His  Excellency  William  Shirley  Esq"",  to  Con- 
gratulate him  upon  his  advancement  to  the  Government,  with  the 
Address  as  then  Entred,  To  which  His  Excellency  was  pleased  to 
make  the  following  Answer  viz*. 

[129.]  Gentlemen, 

J  return  you  thanks  for  this  Obliging  Address ;  It  gives  me  a 
Singular  Pleasure  that  I  have  had  it  in  my  Power  to  give  the 
Town  of  Boston  Proofs  of  my  Affection  for  it,  and  you  may  ever 


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depend  upon  my  best  Endeavours  to  promote  Religion,  good  Order 
and  Trade  among  You,  and  that  I  will  Consult  the  Towns  Interest 
upon  all  Occasions 

W.  Shirley 

Boston,  Aug.  21.  1741 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  26  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Es(j'". 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

After  some  Discourse  upon  the  State  of  [130.]  VVinnisimet 
Ferry,  a  Motion  was  made  that  Samuel  Watts  Esq*",  who  has  the 
Improvement  of  it  be  desired  to  Attend  the  Select  Men  upon  that 
Aft'air,  who  Accordingly  came  &  S:iid  he  does  not  Expect  to 
Pay  any  Rent  to  the  Town  for  the  same,  from  the  time  his  Lease 
expired. 

A  Motion  made  by  John  Jeffries  Esq'',  that  a  List  of  the  Pumps 
and  Wells  &c.  belonging  to  the  Town,  be  taken  that  so  those  of 
the  Inhabitants  who  improve  them,  may  Pay  some  acknowledg- 
ment to  the  Town  for  the  same. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  31.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'".  Hancock 
m"*.  Cooke 

[131.]  Mr.  Matthias  Cowdrey  Appearing  Informs  that  James 
Frazier,  one  of  the  Persons  belonging  to  the  Dock  Watch  hath 
been  taken  of  from  his  Duty  for  some  time  past  by  Sickness  and 
that  he  is  not  likely  ever  to  recover  his  llealtli,  And  therefore 
desired  some  proper  Person  might  be  put  in  his  room,  and  recom- 
meudod  Joseph  Policy  as  a  Suitable  Person  if  the  Select  Men 
think  fit. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Joseph  PoUey  be  Admitted  into  the  said 
Watch,  in  the  room  of  the  said  James  Frazier. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  2^.  1741 

Present 
The  Hon,  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m"".  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Jonathan  Dwight  Informs  that  [13^.]  He  is  in  Posses- 
sion of  the  Ground  at  the  White  horse  Tavern  &  is  willing 


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307 


to  give  a  place  for  the  Watch  house  at  the  Southerly  Corner  of 
his  Land. 

Voted  That  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  mr.  Hancock  and  mr.  Cooke  be 
a  Committee  to  agree  with  mr.  Dwight  ab*.  removing  the  Watch 
house  there. 

Daniel  Ruddock  Informs  that  he  came  into  this  Town  from 

Phihidelphia  sometime  in  June  last,  &  hath  lodg'd  at  CoUops 

at  the  South  end  of  the  Town  ever  since. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Prosecute  the  said  Collop  for  Enter- 
taining the  said  Ruddock  in  her  House,  without  giving  Notice 
thereof  to  the  Select  men  as  the  Law  directs. 

Whereas  Information  is  given  to  the  Select  Men  that  the  Yellow 
Fever  is  very  brief  in  Philadelphia,  therefore 

[133.]  Voted,  That  Advice  be  Asked  of  the  Physicians  of 
the  Town,  Whether  that  Distemper  is  of  such  a  Nature  as  will 
require  the  Vessells  coming  from  thence  to  be  Stop'd  from  coming 
up  to  Town  until  Examined  for  the  Safety  of  the  Town. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread,  at 
the  rate  of  Twenty  four  Shillings  p  Bushel,  for  Wheat  and 
Three  Shillings  &  ^iix  pence  p.  Bushel,  Allowed  for  Charges, 
and  which  is  Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 


Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  Benjamin  Babbidge  to  Dig  up 
the  Ground  in  Hull  Street  in  order  to  lay  a  Drain  from  his  House 
in  said  Street  [134:.]  To  the  Common  Shore,  Upon  Condition  that 
he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  again  and  keep  the  same  in 
repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  9*^.  1741 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m^  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 


Mr.  William  Waters  Appearing  this  Day,  Offered  to  keep  the 
Province  Hospital  on  Rainsfords  Island  for  Fifty  Pounds  p 
Annum  as  p.  a  former  Agreement  made  October  9*^.  1739.  for  the 
Space  of  One  Year  Commencing  from  the  29*^.  of  June  last,  and  to 
receive  Orders  from  tlie  Select  Men  to  keep  a  Sufficient  Guard  to 
[135.]  Hinder  all  Persons  fromcoming  or  going  off  the  said  Island 
without  their  leave  and  to  receive  from  all  Persons  conjing  on 
Sliore  whether  Sick  or  well  after  the  Rate  of  Twenty  five  Shillings 
p.  Week 

According  to  the  Information  given  to  the  Select  Men  respecting 
the  3^ellow  Fever  being  very  brief  in  Philadelphia  as  entred  on 
Wednesday  last,  having  Asked  the  Advice  of  Several  of  the  Physi- 


oz    -  dr. 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 
Wheaten 
House  hold 
Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


1-  11 

2-  8 

3-  6 
15-  3 

Sept.  8.  1741. 


Mem°. 


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cians  they  think  it  adviseable  to  take  all  proper  Care  that  the  said 
Distemper  be  hindred  from  coming  among  us,  Therefore,  — 

Voted,  That  Application  be  made  to  his  Excellency  the  Gov- 
ernour  for  an  Order  to  the  Commanding  officer  at  Castle  William 
to  carefully  Examine  all  Vessels  coming  from  thence,  and  to  hin- 
der them  from  coming  up  to  Town  until  further  Order. 

Accordingly  a  Petition  was  drawn  Signed  [130.]  &  presented 
by  the  Select  Men 

Mr.  Chambers  Informs  that  the  Watch  house  by  the  Town  house 
is  much  out  of  repair. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  Esq"",  mr.  Hancock,  &  mr.  Cooke 
be  desired  to  See  the  same  repaired  as  soon  as  possible. 

Whereas  the  Law  for  regulating  of  Porters  in  the  Town  of 
Boston  made  in  the  Year  1736.  is  now  expired,  and  a  New  One 
made  at  the  Session  of  the  General  Court  in  July  last. 

Voted,  That  Notifications  be  posted  up  to  direct  all  Persons 
willing  to  be  Employed  as  Porters  on  the  Dock  and  else  where  in 
the  Town  that  they  make  Application  to  the  Select  Men  at  the 
Town  house,  on  the  three  Succeeding  Wednesdays  at  three  o'Clock 
in  the  Afternoon,  in  Order  to  be  under  the  Regulation  the  Law  re- 
quires. 

[137.]  Boston,  Sept.  10,  1741 

Whereas  the  Petitions  of  Sundry  Persons  for  Licence  to 
Sell  Strong  Drink,  either  as  Innholders  or  Retailers  have  been 
presented  to  the  Select  Men  and  at  Several  Meetings  by  them  Con- 
sidered, A  List  of  their  Names  &  the  Street  where  each  Person 
Dwells,  with  the  actings  of  the  Select  Men,  on  s^.  Petitions  is 
here  Recorded,  as  follows,  Viz*. 

Innholders,  Approved  and  Recommended,  Viz*. 

Mary  English  Fish  Street 

Pelatiah  Glover  Common  Street 

Joseph  Hiller  Fish  Street 

Mary  Lambert  Cross  Street 

Samuel  Wethered  King  Street 

Retailers,  Approved  &  Recommended  Viz'. 

Elizabeth  Bettesly  Sudbury  Street 

Margaret  Clark  Milk  Street 

[138.]  John  Downing  Fish  Street 

Mary  Flagg  Back  Street 

Susanna  Grainger  Orange  Street 

Katharine  Harratt  Orange  Street 

James  Hughes  &  Sam\  Sloan  West  of  Boston 
Isaac  Herault  Sudbury  Street 

Samuel  Hunstable  Sudbury  Street 

William  Ivers  Back  Street 

Sarah  Kimball  Cambridge  Street 

William  Lackey  Cambridge  Street 

Benjamin  Mason  Dock  Square 

Samuel  May  Newbury  Street 

James  Nelson  Fish  Street  on  Clark  Wf  *. 

Hannah  Orange  Middle  Street 

Margaret  Rush  Black  horse  Lane 


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309 


Samuel  Smith 
Elizabeth  Shepard 
Mary  Soper 
John  Watkins 
Abigail  Willis 


Purchase  Street 
Newbury  Street 


Sun  Street 
Fleet  Street 
Ship  Street 


Retailers,  Disallowed,  Viz*. 

Margaret  Allen 
[139.]  Dorcas  Campbell 


Merchants  Row 


Cold  Lane 
Days  Lane 
Fish  Street 


Elizabeth  Everton 
Thomas  Eyre 
William  Haislup 
Abigail  M^CoUo 
Tamson  Rogers 
Wigglesworth  Sweetser 


Ship  Street 
Peines  Alley 
King  Street 


Union  Street 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  16.  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Fors3'th 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m"^.  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Whereas  Wilsons  Lane  is  much  out  of  repair,  &  the  Pavement 
wanting  to  be  new  laid,  and  the  Proprietors  being  willing  to  Pay 
their  proportionable  part  It  is  therefore  Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman 
[140.]  Esq'',  and  mr.  Cooke  be  a  Committee  to  treat  with  some 
Workmen  about  Paving  the  same  in  the  best  &  Cheapest  way  they 
can.  Upon  Condition  the  Workmen  take  the  Abutters  for  to  Pay 
their  Two  third  parts. 

Edward  Cowell  Informs  that  he  with  his  Wife  and  three  Children 
—  came  into  this  Town  from  Cape  Cod,  about  three  Months  past 
&  hired  a  House  of  James  Halsey,  and  keeps  Boarders  he  not 
being  Acquainted  with  the  Law  pleaded  Ignorance  thereof,  other- 
wise he  would  have  followed  the  Steps  therein  prescribed,  and  now 
desires  to  be  admitted  an  Inhabitant  &  to  Open  a  Shop  in  this 
Town. 

Whereas  the  Pavement  in  Back  Street  and  many  other  places  in 
the  Town  are  very  much  out  of  repair. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men,  View  the  [141.]  Several  places 
and  Report  what  is  proper  to  be  done. 

John  Wetherell  Informs  that  he  with  his  Wife  and  two  Children 
came  into  this  Town  fromEastham  the  23"^.  of  July  last,  lives  at  a 
House  in  Minots  Court  which  he  hires  of  mr.  Butler  and  keeps 
Lodgers  —  and  that  Mercy  Clark  his  Daughter  with  Two  Children 
came  into  Town  last  Spring,  he  desires  to  be  Admitted  an  Inhabi- 
tant. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  Notify  some  of  the  Neiglibours  to 
appear  next  Wednesday  in  order  to  Say  what  they  know  concern- 
ing the  Order  kept  by  the  said  Wethrell  in  his  House. 

Whereas,  the  Select  Men  are  Impowered  by  a  Law  of  this  Town 


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to  Appoint  Suitable  Persons  to  be  Chimney  Sweepers  and  agree 
with  them  for  Sweeping  the  same.  —  Voted,  That  advertisements 
[14^.]  be  Printed  in  the  Publick  News  Papers  to  inform  any 
Person  or  Persons  inclining  to  Undertake  that  Business  that  they 
Appear  at  the  Town  House  on  the  three  Succeeding  Wednesdays 
that  they  may  have  an  opportunity  of  Agreeing  with  the  Select 
Men. 

The  Committee  Appointed  to  View  the  Watch  house  at  the 
South  end  of  the  Town  and  find  a  proper  place  in  Order  to  Set  the 
same  on,  Reported  That  they  had  Attended  that  Service  and 
Treated  with  mr.  Dwight  who  was  willing  to  have  the  same  put  on 
his  Ground,  provided  they  would  take  it  away  when  he  should 
desire  it.  And  also  remove  a  Shed  which  is  now  Standing  thereon, 
and  build  it  again,  which  they  Apprehend  would  be  so  Uncertain 
as  to  time  &  the  Charge  of  removing  the  Shed  and  building  it 
again  so  great,  that  they  are  of  Opinion  [143,]  that  it  will  not 
be  proper  to  place  it  there. 

The  Select  Men  having  endeavoured  to  find  a  Suitable  place  to 
move  the  Watch  house  at  the  South  end  to,  and  not  finding  any 
Convenient,  made  Application  to  John  Jeffries  Esq""  for  leave  to 
Set  it,  on  his  Land  at  the  South  end,  which  he  Consented  to  upon 
Condition  that  it  be  placed  as  he  shall  direct,  and  that  no  Dirt  or 
Trash  be  thrown  into  his  Ground,  &  that  it  be  removed,  when  he 
shall  desire  the  same,  &  the  Fence  be  put  in  repair. 

Therefore  Voted,  That  the  said  Watch  house  be  placed  on  the 
said  Peice  of  Land,  and  that  the  Hon.  John  Jeffries  E^q^  mr. 
Hancock  and  mr.  Cooke  be  n  Committee  to  See  the  same  removed 
agreeable  to  the  Leave  given  by  mr.  Jeffries. 

Whereas  this  Year  is  the  time  Appointed  by  [144.]  Law  for 
Perambulating  the  Bounds  betwixt  Town  and  Town. 

It  is  therefore  Agieed  upon  &  Ordered,  That  Fryday  the  Twenty 
fifth  of  Sept.  Current  be  the  time  for  running  the  Line  and  renew- 
ing the  Bound  marks  between  the  Town  of  Boston,  &  the  Town 
of  Roxbury. 

And  that  the  Select  Men,  Viz*.  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Alexander  Forsyth,  Caleb  Lyman  Esq''.  Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
mr.  Thomas  Hancock,  mr.  Middlecott  Cooke  and  Capt.  John  Steel, 
or  any  two  of  them  be  a  Committee  for  and  in  behalf  of  the  Town 
of  Boston,  fuU}^  authorized  and  Impowered  to  join  with  such  Per- 
sons as  the  Select  Men  of  Roxbury  shall  Appoint  and  Impower  to 
.Attend  &  perform  the  same,  and  that  All  Persons  concerned  — 
therein  be  &  hereby  are  desired  to  meet  at  the  House  of  mr.  John 
Graton  at  the  Sign  of  the  Greyhound  in  Roxbury,  at  Two  of  the 
Clock  in  the  afternoon  of  the  [145«]  said  Day,  in  Order  to  Attend 
the  said  Business  —  And  the  Town  Clerk  is  here  by  Directed  to 
give  Seasonable  Notice  (by  a  Letter)  to  the  Select  Men  of  Rox- 
bury of  this  Appointment,  Desiring  them  to  Appoint  and  Impower. 
a  Committee  in  behalf  of  the  Town  of  Roxbury,  to  join  with  Us  in 
that  service  accordingly. 

But  if  the  Weather  should  prove  Wet  &  apparently  Unsuitable 
for  the  performance  of  the  said  Work  on  the  Day  above  mentioned, 
then  the  same  to  be  Attended  &  performed  the  next  Day,  Viz*.  On 


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Saturday  the  26*^.  of  September  Current  to  meet  at  the  s*^.  place  at 
Ten  o'clock  in  the  forenoon. 

(Copy  of  the  Letter  to  the  Select  Men  of  Roxbury) 

Boston,  Sept.  IG.  1741 

The  Select  Men  of  Boston  to 

The  Select  Men  of  Roxbury, 

Gentlemen, 

These  are  to  give  You  notice  [146.]  that  this  Year  is  the  time 
wherein  according  to  Law,  We  are  required  to  run  the  Boundary 
line  betwixt  this  Town  &  the  Town  of  Roxbury. 

You  are  therefore  desired  to  appoint  &  Impower  a  Committee 
to  join  with  that  of  Ours,  for  the  performance  of  that  Service,  and 
that  they  meet  us  at  the  House  of  mr.  John  Graton  at  the  Sign  of 
the  Gre}'  hound  in  Roxbury,  on  Fryday  the  Twenty-fifth  Day  of 
September  Current,  at  Two  o'Clock  in  the  afternoon — 

The  Persons  Appointed  in  behalf  of  this  Town  are  the  Select 
Men,  Viz*.,  The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"".  Capt.  Alexan  ler  Forsyth, 
Caleb  Lyman  &  Jonas  Clarke  Esq^^  mr.  Thomas  Hancock,  mr. 
Middlecot  Cooke  and  Capt.  John  Steel,  &  they,  or  any  two  of 
them,  are  Impowered  to  run  the  Line  &  renew  the  Bound  Marks 
between  the  said  Towns  of  Boston  and  Roxbury  accordingly.  But 
if  the  Weather  on  the  said  Twenty  fifth  Day  of  Sept.  [147.] 
Should  prove  Wet  &  apparently  Unsuitable  for  the  Performance 
of  this  Work,  then  We  do  propose  and  Appoint  to  Attend  the  same 
on  the  next  Day  following.  Viz*,  on  Saturday  the  Twenty  Sixth  of 
this  instant  September,  to  meet  at  the  said  place  at  Ten  o'Clock 
in  the  Forenoon  —  — 
By  order  of  the  Select  men 

EZEK^-  GOLDTHWAIT  ToWU  Clcik. 

This  Day  the  Select  Men  &  mr.  William  W^aters  interchange- 
ably Signed  an  agreement  for  keeping  the  Province  Hospital  on 
Rainsfords  Island,  which  is  as  follows.  Viz*. 

Whereas  the  Great  &  General  Court  at  their  Session,  the  2VK 
of  June,  1738.  Did  by  thf'ir  Order,  Authorize  and  Impower  the 
Select  Men  of  Boston  to  agree  with  some  Suitable  Person  to  keep 
the  Hospital  —  lately  Built  by  Order  of  the  said  Coui  t  at  Rains- 
fords  Island,  for  the  reception  of  Sick  and  Infectious  Persons  & 
for  their  time  &  Ser  [148.]  vico  in  taking  Care  of  the  Sick  &c. 
who  may  be  sent  to  the  said  Hospital  by  the  Year. 

Pursuant  to  the  said  order,  the  Selectmen  have  this  Day  agreed 
with  mr.  William  Waters  to  keep  the  Province  Hospital  on  Rains- 
fords  Island  accordingly  ;  who  is  to  take  all  proper  Care  of  such 
Sick  Persons  as  may  from  time  to  time  be  Sent  to  the  said  Hos- 
pital, finding  &  providing  Nurses  Assistance  and  all  things  Neces- 
sary for  their  Comfort  and  Relief,  to  Save  the  Province,  harmless 
from  all  Charges  that  may  arise  on  Account  of  any  Poor  & 
Indigent  Persons  who  may  be  Sent  to  the  s*^.  Hospital  (Doctors 
Bills  Excepted)  and  to  follow  the  Orders  of  the  Select  Men 
respecting  Persons  (and  Goods)  coming  on  or  going  off  the  said 
Island,  And  to  keep  a  Sufficient  Guard  to  hinder  all  Persons 
from  coming  on  or  going  off  said  Island,  without  the  leave  of  the 
Select  men ;  and  he  is  not  [149.]  To  take  off  or  suffer  to  be 


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taken  off  from  the  said  Island  any  Stones  or  Ballast  whatso- 
ever. 

In  Consideration  whereof,  he  the  said  Waters  is  to  have  the  Use 
&  Improvement  of  the  said  Island  &  Housing  thereon,  for  One 
Year,  Commencing  the  Twenty-first  Day  of  June  last,  &  to  be 
Allowed  and  Paid  out  of  the  Province  Treasury  the  Sum  of  Fifty 
Pounds  p.  annum,  and  is  also  to  Demand  &  receive  Pay  from 
such  Persons  as  may  from  time  to  time  be  Sent  thither,  as  afore- 
said for  his  Attendmce  and  Expences  on  them  during  their  being 
at  the  said  Hospital,  after  the  Rate  of  Twenty  five  Shillings  p. 
Week,  and  it  is  further  Agreed  that  the  Select  Men  shall  and  will 
Afford  their  Assistance  to  the  said  Waters  in  the  Premisses  from 
time  to  time  as  Need  shall  require. 

[150.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  23  1741 

Present 
The*  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m''.  Hancock 

Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Edward  Cowell  Appeared  and  renewed  his  request  to  be  ad- 
mitted an  Inhabitant  of  the  Town,  and  to  have  Liberty  to  Open  a 
Shop. 

Voted,  Tliat  the  Consideration  thereof  be  refer'd  till  Wednes- 
day next. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Benj'^.  Albuoy  be  Prosecuted  in  the  Law  for 
Importing  into  this  Town  One  Ocane  Briant  from  Bermudas,  &  not 
giving  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  to  Indemnify  the  Town  for 
Five  Years  from  any  Charge  upon  [151.]  his  Acco*.  as  the  Law 
directs  &  that  nn\  Goldthwait  make  out  a  Writ,  against  him. 

Vot.'d,  That  mr.  James  Halsey  and  mr.  Samuel  Butler  be 
Prosecutad  for  receiving  Persons  into  their  Houses  as  Tenants  & 
not  informing  the  Select  Men  thereof  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  25.  1741.  according  to 
Order  as  Entred  the  16*^.  Current  — 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq*", 
m''.  Hancock 
Capt.  Steel 

The  Select  Men  of  Boston  in  Concert  with  the  Select  Men  of 
Roxbury  Attended  the  Perambulation  betwixt  the  two  Towns 
[152.]  this  Day;  A  Report  whereof  is  here  Recorded,  as  fol- 
lows. Viz*. 

Pursuant  to  agreement,  We  the  Subscribers  Met  at  the  time  and 


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place  appointed,  and  run  the  Line,  &  renewed  the  ancient  Bound 
marks  between  the  Town  of  Boston  &  the  Town  of  IJoxbury. 

Beginning  at  the  Mouth  of  the  Creek  which  Opens  into  the  Bay 
leading  to  Cambridge  and  so  goes  as  the  Creek  runs,  until  it 
comes  in  a  range  with  the  Fence  and  Trees  which  parts  between 
John  Richardson  Esq".  Land,  formerly  m"".  Nath'.  Brewers,  and 
Samuel  Welles  Esq".  Land,  formerly  culled  mr.  Minots,  then  cross 
the  Street  or  High  Way  till  it  comes  to  a  Stump  with  a  heap  of 
Stones  about  Eighty  feet  from  the  High  Way  and  from  thence 
Streight  to  a  little  Knowl  upon  the  Edge  of  the  Creek,  a  Corner  of 
the  Bounds,  &  from  thence  Easterly  as  the  Creek  runs,  till  it  comes 
to  a  Stake  with  [153.]  a  heap  of  Stones  in  Col''.  Lamb's  Dam, 
and  from  thence  as  the  Creek  runs  into  the  Bay  between  Boston  & 
Dorchester. 

Dated  the  25*^.  Day  of  September,  1741. 

John  Jeffries 

Alex.  Forsyth 

Caleb  Lyman         [  Select  Men  of 
Jonas  Clarke        f  Boston 
Tho^  Hancock 
John  Steel 
Joseph  Weld 

Joseph  Ruggles  c  i  i.  tit  ^« 
Samuel  GR.DLEY    ^Select Men  of 

John  Ruggles  | 
Joseph  Williams  J 
Mem",  on  the  Day  above  mentioned  the  Select  Men  fixed  a  Stake 
on  the  West  Side  of  the  Creek  running  into  the  Dam  marked  B,  on 
the  one  Side  &  11  on  the  other. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  28.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m"*.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

[154.]  Ordered,  That  a  Draught  be  made  on  the  Town 
Treasurer  for  Three  Pounds  to  each  of  the  Watch  houses  in  Order 
to  Purchase  Charcoal. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  30.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Whereas  Several  of  the  French  Nation  are  now  about  Town,  & 
having  no  Licence  from  the  Governor  &  Council  therefor,  which  is 
Contrary  to  a  Law  of  this  Province,  Therefore, 


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Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  make  Enquiry  after  them  &  Notify 
them  to  Atteiid  the  Select  Men  next  Wednesday  at  four  o'Clock 
in  the  Afternoon  in  order  to  be  Examined  as  to  the  reason  of 
[155.] their  residing  here. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread,  at 
the  rate  of  Twenty  four  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat,  and  Three 
Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  allow'd  for  Charges  which  is  Com- 
puted as  follows,  Viz'. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  1.  11. 

Wheaten  2.  8 

House  hold  3.  6 

Six  penny  W beaten  Loaf  15.  3 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Deliver  mr.  John  Staniford,  the 
Bond  given  by  him  to  the  Town  Treasurer,  for  his  faithful  Collect- 
ing &  Paying  in  the  Taxes  for  the  Year,  1739,  he  having  performed 
the  same  &  gotten  Discharges  from  the  Several  Treasurers. 

[156.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  7.  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
(;apt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'*. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'', 
m''.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr,  Alexander  Hnnt  Appeared  &  Desires  to  Hire  the  Flatta 
Fronting  &  adjoining  to  the  South  Battery. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  View  the  same  Tomorrow  at  Nine 
o'clock  in  the  forenoon  &  then  give  him  his  answer. 

Lovis  Demon I'ne  &  John  De  lauire  of  the  French  Nation,  Ap- 
peared according  to  Order  &  upon  Examination,  Declare  that  they 
came  from  St.  Christophers  a  few  Days  past  in  Capt.  Mirick  in 
Ord'v  r  to  get  a  Passage  from  hence  to  Lewis  burg  and  that  they 
lodge  at  the  Widow  Bonyats  &  [157.]  that  they  had  been  with 
His  Excellency  the  Governour,  acquainting  him  of  their  Arrival 
here,  &  had  Obtained  his  verbal  Permission,  to  Endeavour  to  get 
their  Passage 

Malachiah  Woodward  appeared  according  to  Order,  &  Informs 
that  he  came  from  Truro,  last  April  that  he  lives  at  Went  worths 
Wharfe,  has  a  Wife  and  Three  Children  and  is  a  Labouring  man. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  Capt.  John  Seymour  &  Capt. 
William  Palmer  to  Appear  &  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer  for 
the  Passengers  they  have  Imported  from  Ireland. 

Voted,  That  Twelve  Pounds  be  Allowed  to  mr.  William  Bowen 
&  Comp".  for  Expence  at  raising  the  New  Beacon  on  Beacon  hill 
on  Fry  day  next. 

[158.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Octob'.  10,  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 


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Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Whereas  Sundry  of  the  Merchants  &  Inhabitants  of  Boston 
having  Complained  to  the  Select  Men  that  Notwithstanding  the 
Advertisement  Published  by  Capt.  Edward  Hawke  Commander 
of  His  Majestys  Ship  the  Portland  soon  after  his  arrival  here, 
that  he  would  not  Impress  any  Sea  Men  or  Land  Men  for  His 
Majesty's  Service  during  his  Stay  here,  Yet  he  hath  Impressed 
several  Sea  men  &  Continues  so  doing,  which  greatly  Terrifyes 
the  Coasters  and  other  Vessells  bringing  Grain,  Wood  &c.  to  this 
Town. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  forthwith  Wait  [159.]  upon  His 
Excellency  the  Governour  desing  his  Assistance  in  this  affair,  and 
Protection  of  all  Coasters  &  Vessells  that  Import  Grain  Provision 
Wood  &c.  for  the  Support  of  the  Town,  from  the  Impress  of  the 
Comander  of  any  of  His  Majesty's  Ships  in  this  Harbour  which 
the  Select  Men  accordingly  did  &  His  Excellency  was  pleased  to 
Answer  that  he  would  take  effectual  Care  to  prevent  any  such 
farther  Impress  of  men,  &  that  if  any  men  were  wanting  on 
board  His  Majesty's  Ships  for  His  Majesty's  Servi  js  they  should 
be  immediately  found  and  Supplyed  by  the  Government. 

Mem«.  October,  13.  1741. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  rars.  Love  Rawlings  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  &  Open  the  Ground  in  Wood  Lane  in  Order  to  repair 
her  Drain  running  from  her  House  into  the  Common  Shore,  Upon 
Condition  that  She  forthwith  make  good  the  Grouwd  &  Pavement 
again  &  keep  the  [160.]  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

Mem".  October,  16.  1741. 

Liberty  is  here  by  Granted  to  mr.  Thomas  Wallis  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  &  Open  the  Ground  in  Summer  Street  in  Order  to  lay 
a  Drain  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore  there  Upon  Con- 
dition that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  &  Pavement 
again  &  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satis- 
faction of  the  Select  Men  &  doth  not  Obstruct  the  Passage  of 
Carts  &c.  while  the  same  is  performing. 

Liberty  is  here  by  Granted  to  John  Hunt  Esq'',  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  &  open  the  Ground  in  Lynn  Street  in  Order  to  lay  a 
Drain  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore,  Upon  Condition 
that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  &  Pavement  again  & 
keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of 
the  Select  men. 

[161.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  21.  1741 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 


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Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at 
the  rate  of  Twenty  Six  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  &  Three 
Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  allow'd  for  Charges  which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 

of  Penny  White  Loaf  1-  9* 

Wheaten  2-  5| 

House  hold  3-  2 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  14-  2 

Mr.  James  Read,  Appearing,  Desires  Liberty  to  Set  up  a  Fish 
house  at  Olivers  Bridge,  to  Stand  there  during  the  Town's 
Pleasure. 

Voted  that  mess".  Clark  Hancock  &  Cooke  be  desired  to  view 
the  place  &  report  thereon. 

[162.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  28.  1741. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'^. 
m"*.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

The  Select  men  this  Day  taking  into  Consideration  the  affair  of 
Admitting  a  Number  of  Persons  to  be  Employed  as  Porters  with- 
in the  Town  of  Boston  to  Carry  Goods  Wares  &  Merchandize  for 
Pay  or  Wages. 

The  following  Persons  were  approved  of  and  accordingly  admit- 
ted to  be  Common  Porters,  Viz*. 

Samuel  Sharp  Suretys     Andrew  Frizwell 

John  Whaland  James  Pitts 

Paul  Bryan  Richard  Gridley 

Robt.  m''.  Million  Samuel  Gerrish 

Thomas  O'Bryan  Jos*.  Laurence 

Peter  Curtice  "       Wilfred  Fisher 

Richard  Furnace  Joseph  Calef 

John  KeefFe  John  Savell 

Thomas  Pheland  Edw**.  Langdon 

[163.]   Jon^  Neley  Alexander  Forsyth 

James  Collins  John  Wood  house 

who  were  directed  to  appear  at  the  Town  Clerk's  office,  in  order 
to  give  in  Bond  as  the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  31.  1741 
Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'^. 
m''.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Whereas  a  Sloop  from  Ireland  with  a  number  of  Passengers  on 
board  being  arrived  in  this  Harbour  &  apprehending  danger  may 


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acme  to  the  luhabitants  by  reason  of  the  Hardships  the  People 
have  Suffered  in  their  Passage  being  obliged  to  Eat  some  of 
their  People  to  Sustain  Life,  Voted  That  the  Select  Men  View  the 
State  [164.]  of  the  Persons  on  board  with  Docf.  Clarke  &  Re- 
port what  Circumstances  they  are  in. 

Whereas  the  Sloop  Sea-flower  this  Day  arrived  into  this  Har- 
bour from  Belfast,  Kbenezar  Clark  late  Master  with  Sixty  five 
Passengers  on  board,  &  being  Informed  that  many  Persons  Died 
on  board  said  Vessell  in  the  Voyage  by  Hunger,  The  Select  Men 
went  on  board  the  said  Vessell,  &  by  Enquiry  found  that  the  said 
Vessell  on  the  Tenth  Day  of  July  last,  Sail'd  from  said  Belfast 
with  One  Hundred  &  Six  Passengers  on  board,  bound  to  Philadel- 
phia on  the  25^^.  of  July  the  Master  Died,  soon  after  which  the 
mate  was  taken  Sick,  &  tliey  having  Sprung  their  Mast,  &  Expended 
all  their  Provisions  &  Water,  were  reduced  to  such  Miserable 
Circumstances  that  they  were  Obliged  in  Order  to  Sustain  Life  to 
feed  upon  the  Bodys  of  Six  Persons  that  Died  in  the  Passage 
that  as  they  were  Cutting  up  the  Seventh,  they  Espied  the  Suc- 
cess. [165.1  Man  of  War  Capt.  Thompson  Commander  who  came 
up  to  them  &  Supplyed  them  —  with  Men  &  Provisions  sufficient 
to  bring  'em  into  this  Port  they  having  been  out  Sixteen  Weeks 
Forty  Six  People  having  Died  on  the  Passage  The  Select  Men 
also  find  that  there  is  now  about  Thirty  Persons  that  are  in  ver}^ 
low  Circumstances  and  not  Capable  of  taking  Care  for  themselves 
but  require  the  Speediest  Care  to  be  taken  of  them  to  preserve 
Life,  &  they  earnestly  Pray  suitable  Provision  may  be  made  for 
them  or  Else  they  must  Perish. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  2*^,  1741 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"". 
m^  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

The  Select  Men  taking  the  affair  of  the  Sloop  [166.]  Sea-flower 
from  Ireland  into  Consideration  relating  to  the  deplorable  Condi- 
tion of  the  Passengers  now  on  board,  thought  proper  to  wait  on 
the  Governour  &  Council  &  acquaint  them  with  the  State  of  the 
Vessell  &  Passengers  &  wait  their  Directions ;  whereupon  the 
Governour  with  the  advice  of  the  Council  gave  the  following 
Orders,  Viz*. 

At  a  Council  held  at  the  Council  Chamber  in  Boston  upon  Mon- 
day, Novem'".  2.  1741 

Whereas  the  Select  Men  of  Boston  have  informed  His  Excellency 
&  this  Board  that  the  Sloop  Sea  flower  of  New  haven  in  the  Colony 
of  Connecticut  Ebenezer  Clark  late  Master  from  Belfast  in  Ireland 
having  lost  the  Master  &  other  Officers  of  the  said  Vessell  &  about 
Forty  Passengers  by  Hunger  &  want  of  Provision  in  their  Voyage 
Arrived  at  this  Port  of  Boston  the  Thirty  first  of  October  last  with 
Sixty  five  Passengers  most  of  them  in  a  Sickly  &  weak  Condition 


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who  [167.]  Desire  suitable  Provision  to  be  made  for  them  & 
Praying  to  advisement  of  tlis  Excellency  &  this  Board  thereon. 

Jt  is  there  fore  Ordered  by  His  Excellency  the  Governonr  by  and 
with  the  advice  &  Consent  of  the  Council  that  the  Select  Men  afore- 
said immediately  Secure  the  Papers  belonging  to  the  Owners  &  late 
Master  with  the  Goods  on  board  said  Vessell,  dispose  of  the 
Servants  &  Passengers  aforesaid  in  the  Hospital  at  Rainsfords 
Island  in  Boston  aforesaid  to  Support  Nurse  &  recover  them  to  a 
State  of  Health  &  also  to  Secure  them  for  the  Use  &  Service  of 
the  Owners  of  the  said  Sloop  &  thereof  speedily  Advise  the  said 
Owners  that  they  may  immediately  repair  to  Boston  pay  the 
Charges  herein  expended  &  take  all  further  Care  in  the  Premisses 
as  shall  be  Necessary  &  upon  the  refusal  and  Neglect  of  the  Owners 
then  to  receive  their  Satisfaction  of  the  Charge  aforesaid  of  the 
Passengers  aforesaid  or  Sell  their  Service  for  a  reasonable  time  for 
the  Payment  thereof  or  [168.]  Seasonably  Advise  this  Board  for 
further  direction  herein. 

W.  Shirley. 

Copy,  Exam*^.  p.  J.  Willard  Secry. 

In  Consequence  whereof  the  Select  Men  ordered  an  Express  to 
be  immediately  dispatched  to  mr.  Thompson  the  Owner  of  the 
Vessell  to  desire  he  would  as  soon  as  possible  come  to  Town  & 
take  the  Charge  of  his  Vessell  &  Servants  &  directed  the  Town 
Clerk  to  Write  a  Letter  to  him  to  Inform  him  thereof. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  &  Capt.  Steel  be  a  Committee  to  go 
on  board  the  Sloop  &  take  an  Account  of  the  Papers  &c.  belong- 
ing to  the  Capt.  lately  Deced  &  Secure  them  according  to  the 
directions  of  the  Governour  &  Council,  and  also  that  mr.  Savell 
take  Care  that  the  People  on  board  be  Supplied  with  all  things 
Necessary  &  Comfortable  till  the  Vessell  be  carried  to  Rainsfords 
Island  and  [169o]  that  mr.  Ball  be  directed  to  Transport  the  Ves- 
sell to  the  said  Island  as  soon  as  possible. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Forsyth  mr.  Cooke  &  Capt.  Steel  be  desired 
to  See  the  said  Vessell  carried  down  tomorrow  Morning  &  the 
Passengers  taken  Care  off  in  the  best  manner  the}^  can  for  their 
'Comfortable  Support  while  there. 

Accordingly  on  Tuesday  Morning  the  Vessel  with  all  the  Pas- 
sengers were  Carried  down  to  Rainsfords  Island  with  the  help  of 
Capt.  Tyng  &  his  People  who  came  in  the  long  Boat  &  other 
Persons,  the  Committee  Saw  the  Passengers  all  carried  on  Shore  & 
lodged  in  Several  Rooms  in  the  Hospital  &  Doct^  Clark  gave 
m""'.  Waters  particular  directions  how  to  manage  with  the  Sick 
People,  and  as  to  the  Charge  of  the  Vessell  &  Stores  belonging 

to  her  they  left  in  Charge  to   Fereton  &  Jackson  two 

men  who  Capt.  Tyng  recommended  to  them  to  be  honest  and  Care- 
ful &  not  to  Suffer  any  thing  to  be  taken  out,  nor  any  of  the  People 
to  go  from  off  the  Island  till  further  Order. 

[I'^O,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov'.  4.  1741. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741. 


319 


m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Whereas  Several  Complaints  have  been  made  that  the  lower  end 
of  Milk  Street  is  much  out  of  Repair  &  wants  to  be  new  Paved. 
Therefore 

Votscl,  That  Fifteen  Pounds  bo  Allowed  to  Pay  the  Towns  part 
thereof,  Provided  the  abutters  Pay  the  rest  of  the  Charge. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov'.  11.  1741. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Mrs.  Lewis  appearing  Complains  that  mess".  Alex'.  Park- 
man  and  Alex'.  Hunt  [171.]  have  Obstructed  the  Street  called 
Battery  March  leading  from  IJallowells  Corner  to  the  lower  end  of 
Gibbs's  Lane  so  Called,  so  that  she  hath  not  a  Convenient  Wa}'  to 
the  Front  of  her  House,  &  Desires  the  Select  Men  would  grant  her 
some  relief  in  the  Premisses. 

Joseph  Brown  Informs  that  he  came  into  this  Town  about  a 
Month  ago,  from  North  Carolina  in  Capt.  Bunn  that  in  July  last 
he  was  taken  by  the  Spaniards  off  of  the  Capes  of  Virginia,  &  was 
by  them  sent  on  Shoar  to  Carolina  where  he  lay  exposed  to  the 
Weather  Several  Days  &  Nights  &  endured  great  Hard  ships  for 
want  of  Provisions  &c.  &  thereby  got  a  great  Cold  which  hath  fell 
into  one  of  his  Leggs  &  renders  him  unable  of  getting  a  Main- 
tenance, that  he  hath  no  Money  nor  Friends  to  Support  him  —  The 
Selectmen  Considering  the  Premisses  Apprehend  the  said  Brown  a 
proper  object  of  Publicli  Charity  &  Directed  the  Town  Clerk  in 
their  Name  to  Recommend  him  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor  to  be 
taken  Care  [17^.]  of  in  the  Almes-house  at  the  Charge  of  the 
Province. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov'.  16*^.  1741.  — 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Joseph  Thompson  of  Newhaven  Appearing  &  Informing 
that  he  was  Owner  of  Three  Quarters  of  the  Sloop  Sea  flower  and 
Ebenezer  Clark  Deced  the  late  Master  Owner  of  the  other  Quarter 
part  and  Desired  that  the  Papers  &c.  that  was  Committed  by  Order 
of  the  Governour  &  Council  to  the  Care  of  the  Selectmen  the  2^. 
instant,  until  he  appeared  might  be  delivered  up  to  him,  which  was 
accordingly  done,  he  the  said  Thompson  &  Capt.  John  Steel 
giving  under  their  Hands  to  Pay  to  the  Select  men',  all  the 
Charges  that  they  had  been  or  should  be  at  on  the  said  Vessell  & 
People. 


320 


City  Document  Ncr.  87. 


[173.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov^  18.  1741 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq*", 
m''.  Cooke 

Mr.  Samuel  Butler  Informs  that  Carr  a  Passenger  in  the 

Sloop  Sea-flower  Eben"".  Clarke  Master  from  Belfast  in  Ireland  is 
come  to  Work  with  him  in  his  Shop  as  a  Journe^^  man. 

Application  having  been  made  by  Capt.  John  Goldthwait  &  mr. 
William  Merchant  in  behalf  of  Sundry  Inhabitants  of  the  North 
part  of  the  Town  for  Liberty  for  mr.  Samuel  Mather  to  Preach  on 
the  Lords  Days  at  the  North  Writing  School. 

Liberty  was  accordingly  granted  by  the  Selectmen. 

[174.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec.  2.  1741 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'". 
m^  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

Mr.  Hezekiah  Barber  from  Dorchester  Informs  that  he  came 
into  this  Town  with  his  Wife  Two  Children  a  White  Servant  and 
Four  Negroes  and  has  taken  a  House  of  Capt.  Josiali  Sheldon  at 
the  Sign  of  the  Lamb  at  the  South  end. 

Mr.  Barber  was  directed  to  Attend  again  next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec^  9.  1741 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lvman  Esq"^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

[175.]    Mrs.  mc.  Daniel  Informs  that  One  Alexander  Ross 

with  his  Wife  and  three  Ciiildren  are  lately  come  into  this  Town 
from  Andover,  that  they  lived  sometime  at  her  House,  but  are 
now  removed  to  a  House  at  the  North  end,  near  the  Sign  of  the 
Globe  &  that  they  are  very  poor. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  make  enquiry  after  them  and  Warn 
them  to  depart  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Voted,  That  Martha  Hooker  with  her  two  Children  who  were 
lately  Imported  into  this  Town  in  the  Ship  Leghorn  Thomas 
Templer  Master  from  London  be  admitted  Inhabitants,  Upon  Con- 
dition that  mr.  Roger  Hardcastle  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer 
in  the  Sum  of  Three  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from 
any  Charge  upon  their  Acco*.  lor  Five  years. 

Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at  the 
Rate  of  Twenty  Eight  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three 
[176.]  Shillings  and  Six  pence  [).  Bushell  AUow'd  for  Charges, 
which  is  Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741. 


321 


oz-  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  1-  7J. 

Wheaten  2-  3. 

House  hold  2-  15. 

Six  Penny  Wheaten  Loaf  13-  4. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec'.  16.  1741. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Capt.  Haslom  Appeared  according  to  Order  to  give  an  Account 
of  two  Women  Passengers  lately  by  him  Imported  into  this  Town 
from  New  Castle,  He  was  directed  to  Attend  again  the  30'^.  instant 
in  Order  to  give  Bond  or  other  Satisfaction  to  the  Select  men. 

[177.]  Mr.  Joseph  Savell  Appeared  &  gave  up  the  Keyes  of 
the  two  Cellars  under  the  Town  House  which  he  Hired  of  the 
Town,  his  Year  being  up  the  Twentieth  of  October  last. 

mem°.  Dec^  21.  1741. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  Ebenezer  Storer  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Union  Street  in  Order  to  repair 
his  Drain  running  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore  Upon 
Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement 
again  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satis- 
faction of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec'.  23.  1741 
Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[178.]  Upon  a  Motion  made  by  the  Assessors  of  this  Town 
that  the  Select  Men  would  appoint  some  Suitable  Person  to  Enquire 
after  Strangers  coming  into  this  Town  and  doing  Business  &  In- 
form the  Assessors  thereof  that  so  they  may  be  Taxed  according 
to  Law. 

Voted,  That  there  be  such  a  Person  Appointed  who  shall  be  paid 
for  his  Trouble  &  Service  therein  as  the  Selectmen  shall  think  fit. 

Voted,  That  mr.  John  Staniford  be  desired  to  perform  the  Service 
before  mentioned  &  that  he  bring  from  the  Assessors  a  Certificate 
of  what  he  shall  so  Inform  them  off. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec'.  30.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jefii'ies  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


[179.]  The  SelectMen  have  Let  to  mr.  Samuel  Wentworth, 
One  Cellar  under  the  Town  House  at  the  South  west  Corner,  lately 
in  the  Occupation  of  mr.  Josepli  Savell  at  the  Rent  of  Twenty-five 
Pounds  p.  annum  to  Commence  the  Twent}'  fifth  Day  of  December 
Current  for  One  Year  to  be  paid  half  Yearly. 

The  Select  Men  have  Let  to  mr.  John  Gooch  One  Cellar  under 
the  Town  house  at  the  North  east  Corner,  lately  in  the  Occupa- 
tion of  mr.  Joseph  Savell  at  the  Rent  of  Twelve  Pounds  Ten  Shil- 
lings p.  Annum  to  Commence  the  Twenty  fifth  Day  of  December 
Current,  for  One  Year  to  be  paid  half  Yearly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  SelectMen,  Jan.  G.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 

[ISOoJ  Wliereas  mr.  John  Staniford  is  Appointed  to  Enquire 
after  Strangers  coming  into  Town  and  doing  Business  here,  that 
so  they  may  be  assessed  according  to  Law. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  give  a  Certificate  to  mr.  Staniford 
of  his  Appointment  Agreeable  to  the  Select  Mens  Vote  of  Dec'.  23 
last. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  13.  1743. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 

Jane  Leeds  is  Admitted  an  Inhabitant  Capt.  Benj*.  Harslom  & 
Elkauah  Leonard  Esq',  having  given  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer 
to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon  her  Account  for 
Five  Years  as  the  Law  directs  in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred 
Pounds. 

[181.]  Phillip  Jones  is  Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters, 
Upon  Condition  that  mr.  Peter  Stone  becomes  Bound  with  him  to 
the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  Warn  Wright  Bartlet  to  Attend  next 
Wednesday,  who  lately  came  into  this  Towli  from  Bridgewater  and 
now  lives  in  Gibbins's  house  at  the  South  end  with  One  Elizabeth 
Basset. 

Samuel  Watts  Esq',  in  behalf  of  the  Select  Men  of  Chelsea  In- 
forms that  Martha  Willis  an  Inhabitant  of  the  Town  of  Boston 
about  Six  Weeks  past  came  to  dwell  at  Chelsea  aforesaid,  And 
therefore  desires  the  Select  Men  of  Boston  would  Secure  them  from 
any  Charge  upon  her  Account. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  18.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741-42. 


323 


Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m''.  Hancock 
m*".  Cooke 

[18^ •]  Mr.  Savell  is  directed  to  Warn  Matthew  Adlinton  his 
Wife  and  three  Children  who  lately  came  into  this  Town  from 
Rehoboth,  and  now  live  in  Gibbins's  Court  to  depart  the  Town  as 
the  Law  directs. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  19.  1741 
Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 

Capt.  Forsyth 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 

m*".  Hancock 

m'^.  Cooke 

The  Collectors  of  the  Taxes  for  the  Year  Current  Viz*,  mess". 
Jacob  Sheaf e  John  Staniford  and  John  Goldthwait  —  appeared 
and  proposed  to  the  Select  Men  for  their  respective  Bonds  Men, 
the  following  Persons  who  were  Approved  of  by  them  accordingly, 
Viz^ 

Mr.  Jacob  Sheaf e  for  the  Sum  of  Six  Thousand  Five  Hundred 
Pounds,  mess".  Robert  [183.]Patteshall  and  Samuel  Foster  Sure- 
ties. 

Mr.  John  Staniford  for  the  Sum  of  Five  Thousand  Two  Hun- 
dred Pounds,  mess".  Francis  Righton  and  Jacob  Parker  Sure- 
ties. 

Mr.  John  Goldthwait  for  the  Sum  of  Four  Thousand  Three 
Hundred  Pounds  Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq"".  &  mr.  Joshua  BUui- 
chard  Sureties. 

Memorandum  Jan.  20.  1741 

Mr.  Jacob  Sheafe  One  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the  Cur- 
rent year,  having  been  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge  of 
the  said  Office  Appeared  and  gave  Bond  together  with  mess". 
Robert  Patteshall  and  Samuel  Foster  in  the  Penal  Sum  of  Thirteen 
Tliousand  Pounds. 

A  Certificate  tlicreof  v/as  given  him  directed  to  the  Assessors  of 
the  Town  of  Boston. 

Mr.  John  Staniford,  another  of  the  Collectors  of  Taxes  for  the 
Year  Current  having  been  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Discharge 
of  the  said  Office  Appeared  [184,]  and  gave  Bond  together 
with  mess".  Francis  Righton  and  Jacob  Parker  Sureties  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  in  the  Penalty  of  Ten  Thousand  Four  Hundred 
Pounds. 

A  Certificate  thereof  was  given  him  directed  to  the  Assessors 
accordingly. 

Mr.  John  Goldthwait,  the  other  Collector  of  Taxes  for  the 
Year  Current,  having  been  also  duly  Sworn  to  the  faithful  Dis- 
charge of  the  said  Office,  Appeared  and  gave  Bond  together  with 
Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq"".  &  mr.  Joshua  Blanchard  Sureties  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  in  the  Penalty  of  Eight  Thousand  Six  Hundred 
Pounds. 


324 


City  Document  No.  87. 


A  Certificate  thereof  was  given  him  directed  to  the  Assessors  of 
Boston. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  20*^^.  1741  — 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"". 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"", 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[185.]  Mr.  Peleg  Wis  wall  Master  of  the  North  Grammar 
School,  Appearing  Informs  that  mr.  Jonathan  Helyer,  who  has  for 
some  time  past  been  an  Usher  with  him  in  the  said  School,  hath 
now  resigned  that  place,  And  there  fore  desires  the  Select  Men 
would  appoint  some  proper  Person  to  Supply  that  place  if  they 
think  fit. 

And  upon  Reading  the  Petiton  of  mr.  Samuel  White,  desiring  the 
Select  Men  would  please  to  appoint  him  as  an  Usher  for  the  said 
School  in  the  room  of  mr.  Jonathan  Helyer,  and  mr.  Wiswell  Rec- 
ommending the  said  White  as  a  Suitable  Person  for  that  Service. 

Therefore  Voted,  That  the  said  mr.  Samuel  White  be  and  here- 
by is  appointed  an  Usher  of  the  School  in  the  room  of  mr.  Jon*. 
Helyer  who  halh  resigned  that  Service. 

Robert  Wood  is  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon  Con- 
dition that  mr.  [186.]  Benj'^.  mason  becomes  Bound  with  him  to 
the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs. 

Edward  Kelly  is  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon  Con- 
dition that  mess".  Timothy  murfey  &  martin  Kelly  become 
Bound  with  to  the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Selectmen,  Jan.  25,  1741 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Clarke 

mr.  Ebenezer  Winborn  in  behalf  of  the  Watchman  Appearing 
Prays  a  farther  Allowance  for  Coal  for  the  Watch  houses  to  make 
up  the  usual  Allowance  of  Four  Pounds  Ten  Shillings  each. 

[187.]  Voted,  That  Thirty  Shillings  more  be  allowed  to 
each  Watch  house  for  Coal. 

mr.  Samuel  Weutworth  Informs  that  Capt.  Thomas  Blower 
lately  brought  into  this  Town  as  a  Passenger  with  him,  One  Penny 
money,  who  is  now  Sick  at  a  House  upon  the  Long  Wharf 
where  mr.  moberly  lately  dwelt,  And  therefore  desires  the  Select 
men  would  Recommend  him  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor  to  be 
taken  into  the  Alms-house  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

mr.  Savell  Informs  that  William  Tyler  Esq^  One  of  the  Over- 
seers of  the  Poor,  on  the  Sixth  instant,  Sent  One  George  Berry 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741-42.  325 


who  came  from  the  Bay,  to  the  alms-house  on  the  Province 
Charge  And  desires  the  Select  men  would  give  a  Certificate  of  his 
being  a  proper  Object  of  -  Tublick  Charity. 

[188.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Jan.  27.  1741. 

Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 


Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at 
the  Rate  of  Twenty  four  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and 
Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  Allow'd  for  Charges, 
which  is  Computed  as  follows,  Viz'. 


It  being  the  Usual  time  for  Visiting  the  Town, 
Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq',  be  desired  to  acquaint  His 
Majesties  Justices  of  the  Peace  within  this  Town,  that  the  [189,  J 
Select  Men  desire  the}'  would  please  to  give  them  a  Meeting  at  the 
Council  Chamber  on  Monda}^  next,  at  five  o'Clock  in  the  after- 
noon, in  order  to  agree  upon  a  Visitation  of  the  Town. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesty's  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  the  Genilemen  the  Select  men  and  Overseers  of  the  Poor 
within  the  Town  of  Boston  at  the  Council  Chamber  on  Monday, 
February  1,  1741. 


Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 

Justices  of  the  Peace 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq', 
m'.  Thomas  Hancock 
m'.  middlecott  Cooke 

Select  Men 
mr.  Edward  Bromfield 
CoP.  John  Hill 
Capt.  William  Downe 
Andrew  Oliver  Esq', 
m'.  Samuel  Hunt 

Overseers  of  the  Poor. 


[190.]  A  General  Walk  or  Visitation  of  the  Town  was  then 
agreed  upon  to  be  Attended  on  Tuesday  the  Ninth  Day  of  February 
Current  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  Morning,  if  the  Weather  be  fair 
if  not  then  on  Wednesday  following  the  Tenth  instant.  And  it  is 
also  Agreed  to  meet  at  the  Council  Chamber  in  the  Evening  of  the 
s*^.  Day  of  Visitation  to  Report  the  State  of  the  Town  &c.  The 
order  or  Sortment  is  as  follows,  Viz*. 


oz-  dr. 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 
Wheaten 
House  hold 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


1-  11 

2-  8 

3-  6 
15-  3 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Ward,  Number  One 
The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
Capt.  Alexander  Fors3'th 
m'.  Samuel  Hunt 
m^  Richard  Buckley 
m"".  Astar  Stoddard  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Two 
The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'. 
John  Fayerweather  Esq"*, 
m'.  Isaac  White 
m"^.  Nathan ael  Barber 
m'.  John  Ruddock,  Constable 
[191.1  Ward,  Number  Three 

Habijah  Savage  Esq"". 
Abiel  Walley  Esq^ 
Joshua  Cheever  Esq', 
m'.  Peter  Thomas 
m"^.  Richard  Gooding,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Four 
William  Tyler  Esq^ 
Jacob  Royall  Esq^ 
Capt.  John  Steel 
Capt.  Daniel  Pecker 
m'.  Jonathan  Lowder,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Five 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq', 
m'.  Thomas  Hancock 
m^  John  Staniford 
m'.  Joseph  Lasonby 
m"".  Henry  Wethered,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Six 
Thomas  Hubbard  Esq''. 
Oxenbridge  Thacher  Esq'. 
Deacon,  John  Phillips 
m"".  Sendall  Williams,  Constable 
[193.]  Ward,  Number  Seven 

Hugh  Hall  Esq'. 
Capt.  Jeffery  Bedgood 
m"".  Jacob  Pai  ker 
m'.  William  Menzies,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Eight 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Capt.  William  Downe 
m'.  Jacob  Sheafe 
m'.  Richard  Gridiey,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Nine 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 
Andrew  Oliver  Esq', 
m'.  Joshua  Blan chard 
m'.  Alexander  Young,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Ten 
The  Hon,  Jacob  Wendell  Esq'. 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1741-42. 


327 


Francis  Borland  Esq', 
m"*.  Nathanael  Gardner 
m''.  Henry  Dyre 
m'.  John  Tucker,  Constable 
[193,]  Ward,  Number  Eleven 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Samuel  Sewall  Esq', 
m'.  Edward  Bromlield 
m'.  William  Salter 
m'.  John  Davis,  Constable 

Ward,  Number  Twelve 
The  Hon.  Samuel  Welles  Esq'. 
Joshua  Winslow  Esq', 
m'.  Middlecott  Cooke 
CoP.  John  Hill 
m'.  John  Taylor 
m'.  John  Smith,  Constable 
The  Town  Clerk  is  desired  to  give  forth  Copies  of  the  above 
Orders  or  Sortment  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  3"*.  1741. 

■Present 
Tlie  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[194.]  Application  being  made  by  mr.  Samuel  Wentworth, 
that  Robert  Penny  money  a  Sailor  lately  Imported  by  Capt.  Blow- 
ers into  this  Town  from  Jamacai  who  is  a  stranger  and  very  Sick 
&  Infirm  might  be  taken  care  of  at  the  Province  Charge. 

The  Select  Men  apprehending  him  a  proper  Object  of  Publick 
Charity. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Certify  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor 
here  of  &  that  they  Recommend  him  to  be  taken  Care  of  in  the 
Alms  house  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

Voted,  That  mr.  James  Curley  who  lately  came  into  this  Town 
from  Marlboro'  have  Liberty  to  Open  a  Shop  and  Exercise  the 
Calling  of  a  Butcher  in  this  Town,  and  to  attend  again  upon  the 
Select  Men  when  his  Family  comes  to  Town  in  Order  to  give  Bond 
that  they  shall  be  no  Charge  to  the  Town  for  Five  years. 

[195.]  At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  10.  1741. 
Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Patrick  Bourke  is  Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon 
Condition  that  mr.  John  Wheelwright  becomes  Bound  with  him  to 
the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs. 


328 


City  Document  No.  87. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  22^.  1741. 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jefedes  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m''.  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 


Mr.  Bartholomew  Sutton  Appeared  &  Informed  that  the  Engine 
under  his  Care  was  first  brought  to  Work  on  the  Fire  —  which  broke 
out  the  30'^.  of  Jan.  last  in  mr.  [196.]  Deacons  Work  house,  and 
desired  that  the  Premium  granted  by  the  Town  therefor  may  be 
allowed  to  him  and  Company. 

Voted,  That  a  Draft  be  made  on  the  Town  Treasurer  accord- 
ingly. 

The  Select  Men  Apprehending  the  Persons  hereafter  named 
(who  were  lately  Imported  into  this  Town  from  Ireland  in  the 
Sloop  Seaflower  &  were  in  their  Passage  hither,  brought  into  very 
great  Distress  for  want  of  Provisions  &c.  which  brought  many  of 
them  into  much  Weakness  and  Sickness)  to  be  proper  Objects  of 
Publick  Charity  and  therefore  Ordered  that  the  Several  Draughts 
hereafter  mentioned  be  made  on  the  Town  Treasurer,  for  their 
Nursing  Diet  &c.  on  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

For  Boarding  &  Nursing  Nathaniel  M*'.  Kenley,  Six  Pounds. 
To  Ebenezer  Lawrence  for  Boarding  &  Nursing  Rob'.  M°.  Cor- 
mick,  Eleven  Pounds. 

[197.]  For  Burying  Thomas  Trowbridge  who  Died  on  board 
the  said  Sloop,  after  her  arrival  here,  and  also  for  Burying  Robert 
M°.  Cormick  who  Died  at  Laurences,  Four  Pounds  Eight  Shillings. 

Samuel  Greenwood  Esq"".  Capt.  John  Goldthwait  &  others,  their 
Petition  for  Licence  to  Erect  a  Meeting  house  at  the  head  of  Ben- 
nit  Street  at  the  Northerly  part  of  Boston  with  Timber,  was  Read 
and  Approved  by  the  Select  Men. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of  Bread,  at 
the  rate  of  Twenty  two  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat,  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  AUow'd  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows  Viz*. 


[198,]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Feb.  24.  1741. 


Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m'".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 


Whereas  November  21,  173G  by  Order  of  the  Select  Men  there 
was  provided  for  and  delivered  to  each  Engine,  a  Fire  hook  to  bo 
Carried  with  the  Engine  in  Order  to  pull  down  any  House  or  other 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 
Wheaten 
Household 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


1. 

2. 
3. 
0. 


13 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742-42.  329 


Building  that  sliall  be  found  Necessary  to  put  a  Stop  to  the  Fire, 
which  has  been  found  of  Excellent  Service,  but  of  late  the  Carry- 
ing of  them  has  been  Neglected,  which  has  proved  prejudicial. 

Therefore  Voted,  That  from  this  time  forward  every  Engine 
carry  with  them  to  the  Fh'e  which  may  at  any  time  happen  to 
brake  out  the  Fire  Hook  so  provided  And  that  the  Care  of  it  be 
[199.]  Committed  to  One  of  the  Company  and  as  by  Experience 
it  has  been  found  very  Necessary  to  have  an  axe  to  cut  down 
Buildings  on  Fire  to  put  a  Stop  to  the  same. 

It  is  hereby  Ordered,  That  a  good  axe  be  provided  for  and 
delivered  to  each  Engine  marked  with  the  Letter  B,  on  the  Eye, 
which  they  are  obliged  to  carry  with  them  as  above,  and  that  two 
men  be  added  to  each  Engine  for  the  said  Services  —  And  Jonas 
Clarke  Esq'",  and  mr.  Cooke  are  desired  to  take  Care  that  it  be 
done,  as  shall  be  Approved  of  by  the  Select  Men. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesties  Name,  Requiring  them 
forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of 
said  Town,  duly  Qualified  Rateable  at  Twenty  Pounds  Estate  to  a 
Single  Rate  (besides  the  Poll)  to  Convene  the  Town  House  on 
Monday  the  Eight  of  March  next  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon  ; 
[20D.]  Then  and  there  to  make  Choice  of  meet  Persons  to  Serve 
the  Town  the  Year  ensuing,  as  Select  Men  Town  Clerk  Overseers 
of  the  Poor,  Constables  and  other  Town  officers  as  the  Law  directs  ; 
To  Gi'ant  such  Sura  or  Sums  of  Money  as  shall  be  judg'd  needful 
for  the  relief  of  the  Poor  and  defraying  other  Necess-ary  Charges 
and  to  receive  the  Reports  of  Several  Committees  &c.  &c. 

Voted,  Tliat  the  Rev'^.  Dr.  Joseph  Sewall  be  desired  to  Open  the 
Town  meeting  on  Monday  the  Eight  of  March  next,  with  Prayer, 
and  that  John  Jeffries  and  Caleb  Lyman  Esq''',  wait  on  him  and 
desire  him  to  attend  that  Service. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq'',  mr.  Hancock  and  mr.  Cooke  be 
a  Committee  to  take  Care  that  a  Dinner  be  provided  for  Forty  five 
Gentlemen  on  Monda}^  [201.]  tlie  Eight  of  March  next  at  the 
Orange  Tree,  who  are  desired  to  give  directions  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  Eight  Shillings  a  peice  be  &  hereby  is  allowed  to 
the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston  in  Order  to  provide  a  Dinner 
for  themselves  on  Monday  the  Eight  of  March  next,  the  Day  ap- 
pointed for  the  Town  Meeting. 

Complaint  being  made  to  the  Select  Men  that  John  Deacon  was 
about  to  Erect  a  Building  with  Timber  at  the  uppor  end  of  School 
Street,  Contrary  to  the  Law  in  that  Case  provided,  Voted,  That 
mr.  Savell  go  forthwith  to  the  said  Deacon  and  forbid  him  to  Erect 
the  said  Building  without  following  the  Steps  of  the  Law  respect- 
ing the  same,  mr.  Savell  accordingly  Reported  that  he  went  to  the 
said  Deacon  &  forbid  his  proceeding  any  further  in  Erecting  the 
said  Building. 

[30^.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  3^.  1741 
^  Present 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Jonas  Clarke  Esq'. 
m\  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Voted,  That  Forty  Shillings  be  Allowed  to  mr.  John  Savell  in 
order  to  carry  out  of  Town  One  Bryan  Collon}^  and  Wife  they  being 
poor  People  and  Nothing  to  help  th'jmselves  with. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  10.  1741 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m'".  Thomas  Hancock 
m^  Micldlecot  Cooke 
Capt.  John  Steel 
Asbal  Grimes  appeared  &  Desired  that  he  with  [203 o]  his 
Family  may  be  admitted  Inhabitants  of  this  Town,  and  that  he  may 
have  time  until  Wednesday  next  to  procure  i3onds  men  to  In- 
demnify the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon  their  acco*.  for  Five 
Years  as  the  Law  directs. 

Jeremy  Maccarty  is  Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon 
Condition  that  mess".  Peter  Oliver  and  John  Savell  becomes  Bound 
with  him  to  the  Town  Treasurer  as  the  Lav/  directs. 

Voted,  That  the  Masters  of  the  Several  Fire  Engines  within  this 
Town  be  informed  of  tho  Vote  of  the  Town  for  providing  of  axes 
and  Fire  hooks  and  the  addition  of  Two  men  for  each  Engine  to 
take  Care  of  the  same,  and  that  they  attend  the  Select  Men  on 
Wednesday  next  with  such  Persons  as  they  shall  think  Recom- 
mendable  for  that  Service. 

Complaint  being  made  that  Nath^  Wardell  Jun^  [304.]  the 
Officer  appointed  for  the  Weighing  of  Hay,  neglects  his  Duty  in 
that  Office  —  Oidered  that  mr.  Savell  Notify  him  to  attend  the  Se- 
lect Men  on  Wednesda}'  next,  in  Order  to  answer  to  the  said  Com- 
plaint. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  15.  1741. 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m'".  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  mr.  Hancock  and  Capt.  Steel 
be  desired  to  wait  upon  John  Read  Esq"",  and  mr.  William  BoUan 
and  give  unto  each  of  them  Ten  Pounds  as  a  retaining  Fee  in  all 
Causes  wherein  the  Town  shall  be  hereafter  Concerned. 
[305.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Mar.  17.  1741. 

Present 
The  Hon.  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


831 


m'.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Josiali  Baker,  One  of  the  masters  of  the  Fire  Engines,  Ap- 
peared according  to  Order,  and  Offered  for  the  Acceptance  of  the 
Select  Men  mess".  William  Burbank  &  Nath^  Woodward  as  Suit- 
able Persons  to  be  Admitted  as  Engine  Men  (being  Discharged 
from  Military  Exercises  by  their  respective  Officers).  Voted, 
That  the  said  William  Burkank  and  Nath'.  Woodward  be  admitted 
Engine  Men  in  mr.  Bakers  Company  accordingly. 

Mr.  John  Broun,  Master  of  One  of  the  Fire  Engines,  Appeared 
&  Recommended  to  the  Select  Men  mess".  William  Edes  [306.] 
and  John  Ballard  as  Suitable  Persons  to  be  admitted  Engine  men 
(they  having  a  Dismission  from  their  Military  Officers. 

Voted,  That  the  sa  d  William  Edes  and  John  Ballard  be  admit- 
ted Engine  Men  into  mr.  Browns  Company  accordingly. 

Mr.  John  J\av\e  Mnster  of  One  of  the  Fire  Engines  Appeared  & 
Recommended  mess".  John  Tliwing  &  Thomas  Lawlor  as  Suitable 
Persons  to  be  Admitted  Engine  men  (if  the  Select  Men  shall  think 
fit)  in  the  said  Company  (they  having  a  Dismission  from  their 
Military  officers).  Voted,  That  the  said  John  Twing  and  Thomas 
Lawlor  be  admitted  Engine  men  into  mr.  Earles  Company  accord- 
ingly. 

Patrick  Goffe  is  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon  Con- 
dition that  mr.  William  Nichols  becomes  Bound  with  him  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs. 

[207.]  Patrick  Bourke  is  admitted  One  of  the  Ticket 
Porters,  Upon  Condition  that  mess".  John  Bright  and  Patrick 
Burke  become  Bound  with  him  to  the  Town  Treasurer  as  the 
Law  directs. 

Mr.  John  Holliman  (who  lately  with  his  Family  came  fiom 
Salem  to  Dwell  in  this  Town)  having  not  given  Security  to  Lidem- 
nify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savcll  Warn  the  said  Holliman  and  Family 
to  depart  the  Town  according  to  Law. 

Mr.  Nathaniel  Wardell  appeared  according  to  Order,  and  being 
Examined  as  to  the  Complaints  made  against  him  in  Neglecting 
his  Duty  in  Weighing  of  Hay,  gave  Satisfaction  to  the  Select  Men 
about  the  same. 

Abraham  Shaw  Appearing  Informed  that  he  had  lately  brought 
into  this  Town  from  Weymouth  his  Wife  &  Three  Children 
[208 o]  In  Order  to  reside  and  dwell  here  —  He  was  Ordered  to 
give  Bond  with  Sufficient  Suretys  to  Save  the  Town  harm  less 
from  any  Charge  upon  their  acco*.  for  Five  Years  or  depart  the 
Town  in  Fourteen  Days  as  the  Laws  directs. 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq^  from  the  Committee  appointed  to  Engage 
mess".  Read  and  Bollan  as  Stated  Lawyers  ior  the  Town  Reported, 
that  they  had  treated  with  the  said  Gentlemen,  who  Informed 
them,  that  they  were  engaged  some  time  past  to  Jacob  Wendell 
Esq^  respecting  the  Difference  between  the  Town  and  the  said 
Wendell. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Committee  wait  on  John  Overing  Esq'.  & 


332 


City  Document  No.  87. 


mr.  Jeremy  Gridley  and  engage  them  as  Lawyers  for  the  Town  in 
the  said  Case. 

Mr.  John  Shaw  Appeared  &  Informed  that  he  had  lately  come 
into  this  Town  [209.]  with  his  Wife  and  Two  Chihh-en  from 
Weymouth  in  Order  to  dwell  here,  and  has  taken  a  House  of  W™. 
Wheeler  Jun'".    He  was  directed  to  attend  again  next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  29'\  1742 
Present 


The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m'*.  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 


Mr.  Jonathan  Salter  is  Admitted  master  of  the  Marlborough 
Engine  kept  under  the  Town  house,  in  the  room  of  mr.  James 
Read  who  being  present  Desired  to  be  Dismist  from  that  Service. 

Mr.  Thomas  Crafts  Appeared  and  presented  a  Petition,  Praying 
Libert}^  to  Erect  a  Wooden  Building  in  Back  Street,  —  [^lO,] 
which  being  Read. 

Voted,  That  Jonas  Clarke  Esq',  mr.  Hancock  and  Capt.  Steel 
be  a  Committee  to  View  the  place  and  Report  thereon  next 
Wednesday. 

Ordered,  That  the  assize  of  Bread  now  Stated  for  direction  to 
the  Bakers  and  Clerks  of  the  Market  be  as  follows  Viz*. 


Computed  at  Twenty  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  Allow'd  for  Charges,  and  the 
Several  Bakers  within  this  Town  are  Ordered  to  mark  their  Bread 
vvhicli  they  Bake  for  Sale  with  the  first  letters  of  their  Christian 
Names  &  with  the  first  and  last  Letters  of  their  Sir  Names,  And 
the  Clerks  of  the  Market  are  directed  to  make  Allowance  for 
Bisket  well  Baked. 

[211.]  The  Select  Men  this  Day  Settled  the  acco*.  of  John 
Waters  &  Company,  for  Work  and  Stuff  done  on  the  North 
Battery  Wharf  wliich  they  hired  of  the  Town  and  Mutaally 
Agreed  to  Allow  them  Fifty  Pounds  in  full  Discharge  of  tlie  same. 

Mr.  Henry  Howell,  Master  of  One  of  the  Five  Engines  Appeared 
and  Recommended  mess".  Jon^.  Simpson  Henry  Allen  and 
William  Beairsto  as  Suitable  Persons  to  be  admitted  Engine 
men  (if  the  Select  Men  yhall  think  fit)  having  a  Dismission  from 
their  Military  officer. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Jon*.  Simpson,  Henry  Allen  and  William 
Beairsto  be  admitted  Engine  Men  into  Mr.  Howell's  Company 
accordingly. 

Gabriel  Police  a  Stranger,  who  lately  came  into  this  Town,  and 
is  likely  to  be  a  Town  Charge,  and  having  been  Warned  March  3*^. 


Of  Penny  White  Loaf 
Wheaten 
House  hold 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf 


V\  1. 


oz. 


2- 
2- 
3- 


dr. 

0 
L5 
15 
12 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


333 


to  give  Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon  his 
Acco*.  [212.]  or  depart  the  Town  in  Fourteen  Days  as  the  Law 
directs  whicli  he  having  not  done. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  Acquaint  him  with  the  Vote  of  the  Town 
for  his  being  Sent  out  and  that  he  See  the  same  effected. 

Mem«.  March,  30*^.  1742 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  John  Tuckerman  to  Dig  ap 
the  Paveiy.  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Orange  Street  in  Order  to  lay 
a  Drain  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore,  Upon  Condition 
that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  and  Pavement  again  & 
keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  March  31.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"*, 
m''.  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[213.]  The  Committee  appointed  to  Consider  of  the  Petition 
of  Thomas  Crafts  for  Erecting  a  Wooden  Building  in  Back  Street, 
Report  that  they  had  Viewed  the  place  (on  which  Stands  a  large 
Shed)  And  are  of  Opinion  that  the  Prayer  of  the  Petition  may  be 
Granted,  the  Neighbours  having  Consented  thereto,  Provided  that 
the  Building  be  Set  Two  feet  from  the  Street  to  the  Satisfaction  of 
the  Select  Men. 

Voted,  That  this  Report  be  accepted  &  that  Lil)erty  be  grantad 
accordingly. 
Memorandum. 

On  the  Fifth  Day  of  April,  1742  —  the  Select  Men  gave  a  Cer- 
tificate to  the  Province  Treasurer  that  there  had  been  paid  out  of  the 
Town  Stock  to  Sundry  Persons  for  Three  Thousand  F^our  Hundred 
&  Fifty  Rats  killed  in  or  near  this  Town  since  the  Tenth  Day  of 
April  last.  Fifty  Seven  Pounds  &  four  pence  &  desired  him  to  Pay. 
the  same  to  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq"".  Town  Treasurer. 

[214.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  April  7'^  1742. 
Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m'".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Cooke  made  a  Motion  that  the  Trees  that  are  wanting  in  the- 
Common  might  be  recruited. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Hancock  &  Cook  be  desired  to  See  that  the 
Trees  wanting  in  the  Common  be  filled  np  accordingly. 

Voted,  That  the  Committee  appointed  to  run  the  Line  betweea 
the  North  Buttery  Ground  and  mr.  Parkmans  Land  be  desired  to 
Attend  that  Service  on  Monday  "next  the  Twelfth  instant  at  Ten 
o'clock  in  the  forenoon. 


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Information  being  given  that  mrs.  Mortimore  [215.]  and 
Hooper,  two  Women  of  a  bad  Character  have  lately  come  into 
this  Town  from  Ehode  Island. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Warn  the  said  Mortimore  &  Hooper  to 
Attend  the  Select  men  next  Wednesday. 

Mr.  Thornton  the  Paver,  Appeared  and  Informed  that  he  and 
mr.  Fosdick  had  Compnted  the  Charge  of  Paving  orange  Street 
from  tlie  End  of  the  present  Pavement  to  that  which  joins  to  the 
Fortification  and  found  the  Towns  part  to  Measure  Two  Thousand 
Six  Hundred  &  Eighty  Yards,  And  if  they  found  Work  &  Stuff, 
they  could  not  do  it  under  Seven  Shillings  p.  yard  which  will 
amount  to  Nine  Hundred  and  Thirty  Eight  Pounds,  And  if  they 
did  the  Work  only  at  Three  Shillings  and  Six  pence,  amounts  to 
Four  Hundred  &  Sixty  Nine  Pounds,  and  for  Pitching  of  the  Pave- 
ment at  Two  Shillings  amounts  to  Two  Hundred  and  Sixty  Eight 
Pounds. 

[216.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  21.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m'".  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Voted,  That  the  following  Orders  relating  to  the  Porters,  the 
Rat(>s  for  their  Work  and  Service,  the  Number  of  their  Tickets, 
and  the  Names  of  such  as  are  admitted,  and  have  given  Bond  ac- 
cording to  Law,  be  here  Recorded. 

Boston,  April  21.  1742 
Pursuant  to  an  Act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court  Authorizing 
&  impowering  the  Select  Men  of  the  Town  of  Boston  to  Order 
who  and  what  number  of  Persons  shall  be  Employed  as  Common 
Portors  in  the  said  Town,  and  also  to  Order  Limit  and  Pate  the 
Allowance  [217.]  for  their  Work  and  Service. 

The  Select  Men  have  Ordered  and  Appointed  the  Seventeen  fol- 
lowing Persons  to  be  Porters  as  aforesaid  and  have  taken  Security 
accoiding  to  Law  for  their  good  Behaviour  in  said  Office,  Viz*. 


Number  of  Tickets. 

Samuel  Sharp  ------  One 

John  Whaland  ------  Two 

Robert  m^ Million   Three 

Patrick  Goffe   Four 

Richard  Furnace       -----  Five 

Robert  Wood   -       -       -       -       -       -  Six 

Paul  Bryan      ------  Seven 

Thomas  O  Bryan      -----  Eight 

Patrick  Bourke        -----  Nine 

Patrick  Bourke        -----  Ten 

John  Keeffe      ------  Eleven 

Phillip  Jones    -       -       -  •   -       -       -  Twelve 

Jeremiah  Maccarty  -      -      •      -      -  Thirteen 


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Number  of  Tickets. 

Timothy  Harney      -----  Fourteen 

Edward  Kelly  ------  Fifteen 

Thomas  Pheland       -----  Sixteen 

James  Collins  -       -       -  -       -  Seventeen 

[218.]  And  the  Rates  for  their  Work  &  Service  which  they  may 
Demand  in  Lawful  Money  of  tliis  Province  &  Shall  not  exceed, 
shall  be  as  follows,  Viz^ 

For  Carrying  a  Trunk  or  Barrell  or  Wheelbarrow  Load  of  Goods 
from  any  Warehouse  or  place  on  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharf  to  any 
other  Warehouse  or  place  on  said  Dock  or  Wharf  or  to  and  from 
any  other  place  of  any  less  Distance  than  Ten  Rods,  Three 
pence. 

From  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharf  to  Milk  Street  Treamount  & 
Hanover  Street  &  Northward  as  far  as  Cross  Street  and  all  places 
of  like  Distance,  Five  pence. 

From  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharf  to  Pond  Street,  West  Street  and 
to  the  AYest  and  North  Ends  of  the  Town,  and  other  places  of  like 
Distance,  Six  pence. 

And  from  the  Dock  or  Long  Wharfe  aforesaid  Southward  beyond 
Pond  Street,  Eight  pence. 

For  Porterage  of  Powder  to  or  from  the  Powder  house  Six  pence 
for  a  Single  [^19.]  Half  Barrell  and  for  two  or  more,  Five  pence 
each. 

For  Housing  and  Stowing  away  Barrells  in  any  Warehouse  or 
Cellar,  Four  pence  p.  Ton. 

For  Unhousing  or  removing  the  same  Four  pence  p.  Ton. 
For  Housing  Iron  and  Coils  of  Cordage  Six  pence  p.  Ton. 
For  Porterage  &  Housing  Salt,  Six  pence  p.  Ton. 
For  Measuring  Salt,  Three  pence  p.  Tonn. 

For  Lowering  down  and  Stowing  away  Wine  in  any  Cellar,  for 
a  Single  Pipe  Nine  pence,  for  Two  pipes  Six  pence,  each  Pipe,  and 
for  rhree  or  more.  Three  pence  p.  Pipe. 

For  Unstowing  &  Hawling  up  a  Single  Pipe  Nine  pence,  for 
Two  Pipes,  Six  pence  each,  &  for  Three  or  more  Three  Pence  p. 
Pipe. 

For  Housing  Rum  Molasses  &  other  Liquors  Two  pence  p.  Hogs- 
head. 

For  Housing  Sugar,  Two  p.  pence  p.  Hogshead. 

For  Weighing  Turpentine  &  Marking  if  required,  Eight  pence 
p.  Tonn  Weight. 

For  Weighing  a  Hogshead  of  Sugar  above  [220.]  Twelve 
Hundred  Weight,  Six  pence. 

For,  Weighing  a  Teirce  from  Five  Hundred  upwards,  Four 
pence. 

For  Weighing  all  Barrells,  One  penny  p.  Barrell. 
For  Weighing  Iron  and  Coils  of  Cordage  Eight  pence  p.  Tonn. 
For  Weighing  Logwood  Fustick  &  Lignum  Vita,  Six  pence  p. 
Tonn,  For  Braziletto,  One  Shilling  p.  Tonn. 

For  Housing  a  Cask  of  Nails  or  Shot,  One  penny. 

For  Housing  Loose  Cables  Viz',  from  Five  Hundred  Weight  to 


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Eight  Hundred,  One  Shilling,  from  Eight  Hundred  to  Twelve 
Hundred  One  Shilling  and  three  pence,  from  Twelve  Hundred  to 
Sixteen  Hundred,  One  Shilling  and  Six  pence,  from  Sixteen  Hun- 
dred to  Two  Thousand,  Two  Shillings,  from  Two  Thousand  to 
Three  Thousand  Two  Shillings  and  Six  pence. 

Which  Rates  &  allowances  shall  Continue  as  long  as  they  are 
found  reasonable  and  until  it  shall  be  ordered  otherwise.  And 
[321.]  as  a  Badge  of  their  office,  and  in  order  to  distinguish  the 
said  Porters  from  other  Labourers,  they  each  of  them  Wear  upon 
their  upper  Garment  a  round  White  metal  plate  or  Ticket  Num- 
ber'd,  with  a  Pine  tree  for  the  Device,  and  this  Inscription  round 
it,  Viz*.  Massachusetts  Bay,  Boston,  N.  England. 

And  Whereas  the  Select  Men  have  power  by  virtue  of  said  act,  to 
remove  such  and  every  of  said  Porters,  who  shall  misbehave  in 
said  office. 

They  do  therefore  hereby  give  Notice,  that  they  will  not  only 
look  upon  their  refusal  to  Undertake  any  Jobb  when  not  before 
P^mployed  and  all  Unfaithfulness  in  the  performance  &  Discharge 
of  their  office,  when  Employed  to  be  a  Sufficient  Cause  for  their 
removal ;  But  likewise  all  Pi  ophane  Cursing  &  Swearing,  Drunk- 
enness, Gaming,  Fighting,  Quarrelling  and  other  Rude  and  Dis- 
orderly Carriage  on  the  Dock  and  Wharves  or  in  any  of  the  Streets 
of  the  Town  of  which  the  Common  Porters  have  lieretofore  [332.] 
been  too  Notoriouslj-  Guilty,  and  therefore  if  they  expect  a  Con- 
tinuance in  said  office  they  must  demean  themselves  accordingly. 
By  Order  of  the  Select  Men 

P^ZEK^.  GoLDTiiwAiT  Towu  Clerk 

Voted,  That  Three  Hundred  Copies  of  the  foregoing  Orders 
about  the  Ticivcts  be  forthwith  Printed  and  that  the  Town  Clerk 
See  that  the  same  be  done  accordingly. 

Mr.  Cooke  (in  behalf  of  himself  and  several  others)  Desires 
Liberty  at  their  own  Charge  to  Build  a  Seat  at  each  End  of  the 
Walk  between  the  Trees  in  the  Common  —  Voted,  That  Liberty 
be  granted  accordingly. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  run  the  Line  between  the  North 
Battery  Ground  and  mr.  Parkmans  Land,  Reported  that  they  had 
Attended  that  Service  and  measured  the  said  Battery  Ground  as 
follows.  Viz*.  Westerly  on  the  High  Way  [233.]  From  the  Cor- 
ner of  Mears's  House  measuring  Forty  Eight  feet  running  Nortlt- 
erly  and  there  they  marked  the  Bounds  and  continuing  the  same 
Breadth  down  to  Low  water  mark,  mess""'.  Parkman  &  Shute  on 
the  Northerly  Side  owning  Four  feet  in  breadth  of  the  said  Forty 
Eight  feet  and  that  they  accordingly  run  the  Line  and  made  Bound 
Marks  in  Several  places  between  the  Battery  Ground  and  the  said 
Parkman's  Land,  and  that  they  found  that  the  said  Parkmans  Shed 
Stands  about  Eighteen  Inches  on  the  Towns  Laud,  and  from  a 
Stump  of  a  Post  Standing  on  the  North  Side  of  the  Passage  Way 
going  to  the  Battery  is  Twelve  feet  and  four  inches  to  Paikman's 
Land. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  Nathl^  Woodward  to  Dig  up 
the  Pavement  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Charter  Street  in  Order  to 
repair  his  Drain  running  from  his  House  into  the  Common  Shore, 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


337 


Upon  Condition  that  he  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  &  Pave- 
ment again  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the 
Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  26*^  1742 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"" 
Caleb  Lymon  Esq"" 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"* 
m^  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

At  the  Desire  of  His  Excellency  the  Governour,'  the  Select  Men 
waited  on  him,  Who  acquainted  them  that  he  had  been  informed 
that  Several  of  the  French  Nation  were  now  in  this  Town  upon 
some  illegal  Trade  &c.  which  he  apprehended  to  be  greatly  to  the 
hurt  of  the  Town  and  Navigation,  Desiring  that  they  would  Use 
their  best  Endeavors  to  enquire  after  those  of  the  French  Nation 
in  the  Town  &  their  Business  &  inform  him  of  the  same. 

Voted,  That  rar.  Savell  make  careful  Enquiry  of  the 

Names  &  Circumstances  of  the  French  Nation  in  the  Town  & 
make  Report  next  Wednesday  And  that  the  Select  Men  likewise 
make  Enquiry. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  desire  the  Assessors  to  Let  the 
Select  Men  have  their  Books  next  Wednesday  in  order  to  See  what 
Persons  are  Qualified  to  Serve  as  Jury  Men  according  to  a  late  Act 
of  the  Province. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Henry  Howell  have  the  Charge  of  the 
Engine,  which  is  kept  in  a  House  near  Ti  inity  Church  —  And  he 
is  Allowed  Fourteen  men  besides  himself  Viz* 

Henry  Howell 

John  Beaudry 

Johnson  Jackson 

Will°^.  Wheeler  Jun^ 

John  Lawson. 

Joseph  Wheeler 

SoP.  England  Jun'. 

George  Ray 

Jonathan  Wheeler 

Joseph  Birch 

Thomas  Foster  Jun'. 

Stephen  Greenleaf 

Jon*^  Simpson 

Henry  Allen  & 

William  Bearsto 
[326.]  And  in  Case  there  should  happen  any  Difference  at 
any  time  among  them  that  they  should  want  to  put  out,  or  take  in 
a  Man,  the  said  Henry  Howell  that  has  the  Charge  of  the  Engine 
shall  give  an  acc*  of  the  same  to  the  Select  Men,  for  their  Allow- 
ance &  orders  for  their  proceeding.  —  And  at  any  time  if  a  Fire 
should  break  out,  the  said  Howell  is  Ordered  to  Improve  the  said 
Engine  where  he  thinks  he  may  do  the  most  Service,  And  to  take 
Care,  That  at  no  time  the  Doors  of  the  Engine  House  be 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Obstructed  by  Snow  &c.  And  to  Work  the  said  Engine  Once 
every  month  from  the  first  of  April  to  the  first  of  October  ;  and  to 
See  that  the  Engine  and  Pails  be  kept  in  good  order,  And  when  at 
any  time  it  shall  happen  that  any  thing  is  out  of  order  or  wanting 
for  the  said  Engine,  they  apply  directly  to  the  Select  Men  for  their 
Direction  in  the  affair.  And  that  at  all  Fires  they  bring  with  them 
an  axe  and  Fire  Hook  and  Commit  the  same  to  the  Charge 
[237.]  of  two  of  their  Company  who  shall  be  appointed  to  Man- 
age the  same  by  the  Select  Men,  And  in  Case  cither  the  Hook  or 
axe  be  not  brought  they  are  not  to  be  Entitled  to  the  Bounty  of 
Five  Pounds,  as  by  the  Towns  Vote  — 

And  for  their  Care  &  Diligence  in  the  same  the  Inhabitants  of 
the  Town  at  their  Meeting  the  Eighth  of  March  last,  have  by  a 
Vote  freed  them  from  all  other  oflSces  in  the  Town  for  this  Year, 
and  also  Granted  a  Premium  of  Five  Pounds  to  be  paid  out  of  the 
Town  Treasury  to  the  Engine  that  shall  be  first  brought  to  Work 
at  a  House  or  other  Building  that  shall  be  on  Fire. 

Orders  of  the  same  Tenour  were  given  to  the  following  Persons, 
Viz^ 

To  mr  John  Earle  to  have  the  Charge  of  the  Engine  which  is 
kept  near  the  New  North  Meeting  house  in  mr.  Hutchinsons  Build- 
ings, and  he  is  Allowed  Twelve  Men  besides  himself,  Viz* 
[228.']  John  Earle 

Joshua  Atwood 

Joseph  Belcher 

Daniel  Merrett 

Edw^  Dumaresq 

Nathaniel  Brown 

William  Clark 

David  Newhall 

Phillip  tlowell 

Gibbon  Sharp 

Samuel  Brown 

John  Thwing 

Thomas  Lawlor 

To  mr  Josiah  Baker  to  have  Charge  of  the  Copper  Engine 
by  the  North  Meeting  house,  and  ne  is  allowed  Twelve  Men  beside 
himself,  Viz* 

Josiah  Baker 
Joseph  Roberts 
Elias  Robinson 
Samuel  Ponsley 
John  Newhall 
Henry  Newhall 
Jon"  Tarbox 
Joseph  Glidden 
Walter  Edmunds 
Zephaniah  Basset 
William  Richards 
William  Burbank 
Nath'  Woodward 
To  mr  John  Brown  to  have  the  Charge  of  the  Engine  which  ia 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


339 


kept  in  a  House  Adjoining  to  the  Old  North  Meeting  House,  And 
he  is  Allowed  Eighteen  Men  besides  himself,  Viz*. 
[339.]  John  Brown 

James  Dowell 

John  Beers 

Will'"  Marshall 

Thomas  Bentley 

Edward  Edes 

James  Clark 

John  Baker 

William  Stone 

Elijah  Doubleday 

Francis  Marshall 

Timothy  Brown 

Oliver  Luckis  Jun'. 

Eleazer  Newhall 

Daniel  Barker 

Ebenezer  Brown 

Benj*  Luckis 

William  Edes 

John  Ballard 

To  m'^.  Jonathan  Salter  lo  have  the  Charge  of  the  Engine  which 
is  kept  in  the  Cellar  under  the  Town  House,  And  he  is  allowed 
Fourteen  Men  besides  himself,  Viz*. 

Jonathan  Salter 

Eobert  Price 

Edward  Potter 

Anthony  Bracket 

Samuel  Hallowell 

John  Foster  Jun^ 

Samuel  Ellis 

John  Wise 

Thomas  Read 

Ebenezer  Knap 

Petter  Cotta 

Brackley  Read 

Thomas  Hartley 

Edward  Potter  J un^ 

Thomas  Palfrey 

[330* ]  To  mr.  Joseph  Uran  to  have  the  Charge  of  the  En- 
gine kept  in  the  Engine  House  at  the  Dock,  and  he  is  allowed 
Fourteen  Men,  beside  himself  Viz^ 

Joseph  Uran 

Ichabod  Rogers 

Joseph  Putnam 

John  Durham 

Joseph  Lowder  Jun''. 

Thomas  Atkins  Jun"^. 

William  Peck 

Nathaniel  Brewer 

William  Snoden 

Benj*.  Barnard 


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Benj*.  Eustus 
William  Eustus 
John  Hood 

To  mr  John  Peirce  to  have  the  Charge  of  the  Engine  at  the 
Westerly  part  of  the  Town,  and  he  is  allowed  Eleven  Men  besides 
himself,  Viz*. 

John  Peirce 

Samuel  Sprague 

Ebenezer  Messinger 

Thomas  Crafts 

John  Brown 

William  Russell 

Samuel  Emmes 

Thomas  Kimball 

Richard  Surcomb 

Thomas  Barnard 
[331.]    To  mr  Bartholomew  Sutton  to  have  the  Charge  of  the 
Engine  kept  by  tlie  Prison  in  Queen  Street,  And  he  is  allowed 
 Men  besides  himself  Viz*. 

Bartholomew  Sutton 
(Names  of  men  not  given.) 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  28*^.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m^  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Information  being  given  that  mrs.  Dyar  had  [232.]  removed 
her  Fence  Three  fe'et  into  Sea  Street  near  Bulls  Wharf  She  being 
sent  for  appeared  &  Promised  to  remove  the  same  back  again  to 
the  place  where  it  Stood  before. 

Mr.  Samuel  Allen  Master  of  the  South  Writing  School  Appeared 
&  Informed  that  he  was  very  much  impaired  in  his  Health  and 
could  no  longer  serve  the  Town  as  Master  of  the  said  School,  and 
Desired  that  some  Suitable  Person  might  be  Appointed'  to  Supply 
his  place. 

Voted,  That  Tuesday  the  Eleventh  of  May  next,  be  the  Town 
meeting  for  the  Choice  of  Representatives,  according  to  the  Precept 
under  the  Hand  of  Edward  Winslow  Esq'.  Sheriff  of  the  County 
of  Suffolk,  Dated  the  Twenty  Sixth  instant. 

Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq"",  mr.  Hancock  &  mr.  Cooke  be 
desired  to  agree  with  mrs.  Wardell  to  provide  a  Dinner  [233.]  For 
Forty-five  Gentlemen  on  the  Day  appointed  for  the  Town  Meet- 
ing. 

Mr.  Savell  Reported,  That  upon  enquiry  he  found  that  the  fol- 
lowing Persons  of  the  French  Nation  were  now  residing  in  this 
Town,  Viz*,  mess".  Le  Port,  Le  Dwiet,  Josatt  Monveile  and  Con- 
oneie. 


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341 


Mr.  Savell  is  directe(>  to  Warn  the  said  Persons  to  attend  the 
Select  Men  tomorrow  Morning  in  the  Council  Cliamber. 

The  Select  Men  taking  into  Consideration  the  Petition  of  Joseph 
Simpson  &  John  Hooker  two  of  tlie  Sextons  of  the  Town,  Praying 
Liberty  to  Dig  Graves  for  tlie  Persons  of  tlieir  respective  Congre- 
gations as  refer'd  to  them  by  the  Town  in  March  last,  thought  it 
would  not  be  for  the  Interest  of  the  Town,  to  grant  the  Prayer 
thereof. 

Therefore  Voted,  That  the  same  be  Dismissed. 

[334.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  April  29^^  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jefferies  Esq'^. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
m"".  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  issue  forth  a  Warrant,  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston. 

In  His  Majestys  Name  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the 
Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  (within  their 
Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of  Forty  Shillings  p.  annum  of 
Freehold  in  Land  within  this  Province  or  Territory  at  the  least, 
or  other  Estate  to  the  Value  of  Fifty  Pounds  Sterling.  To 
Convene  at  the  Town  House  upon  Tuesday  the  Eleventh  of 
May  next,  at  Nine  of  the  Clock  in  the  forenoon,  then  and  there  to 
Elect  and  Depute  Oue  or  more  Persons  (being  Freeholders  &  Resi- 
dent in  the  Town)  [335.]  According  to  the  Number  Set  &  Limited 
-by  an  Act  of  the  General  assembly.  To  Serve  for  and  Represent 
them  in  a  Great  and  General  Court  or  assembly  Appointed  to  be 
Convened  held  and  kept  for  His  Majesty's  Service  at  the  Court 
House  in  Boston  upon  Wednesday  the  Twenty  Sixth  Day  of  May 
next  ensuing,  and  so  De  Die  in  Diem,  during  their  Session  and 
Sessions,  according  to  a  Warrant  under  the  Hand  and  Seal  of 
Edward  Winslow  Esq'".  Sheriff  of  the  County  of  Suffolk  bearing 
Date  the  Twenty  Sixth  Day  of  April  In  the  Fifteenth  year  of  His 
Majesty's  Reign  Anno  Domini,  1742. 

And  in  like  manner.  Requiring  them  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders 
&  other  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town,  qualified  as  the  Law  directs, 
to  meet  at  the  same  time  &  j)lace,  To  Grant  such  Sum  or  Sums 
of  Monej'  as  may  be  needful  for  the  relief  of  the  Poor  and  defray- 
ing other  Necessary  Charges ;  To  Consider  of  the  Grant  made  b}^ 
the  General  Court  for  Erecting  a  Brest  Work  of  Twenty  Guns, 
And  a  List  of  Persons  qualified  [333.]  for  Jurors,  ai  d  also  a  Peti- 
tion of  John  Lovel's ;  To  Chuse  a  Master  for  the  South  Writing 
School,  One  Constable  and  One  Clerk  of  the  market ;  To  Receive 
the  Reports  of  Several  Committees  as  also  Sundry  Petitions  —  To 
agree  upon  Conclude  &  finish  such  other  matters  &  things  as  were 
under  Consideration  at  former  Meetings  and  Continued  to  be  fur- 
ther debated  at  this,  And  also  such  other  matters  as  may  be  proper 
for  their  Consideration  at  this  Meeting. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Apr.  30.  1742. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'', 
m"".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 

Several  French  Gentlemen  Attended  according  to  Order  &  mr 
Lovell  being  Interpreter,  they  were  Examined  as  foUoweth 

[^37.]  Peter  Cossett  being  Asked  from  whence  he  came. 
Answered,  That  he  came  from  New  York  has  been  in  town  about  Six 
Weeks,  that  he  was  bound  from  St.  Domingo  to  France,  and  in  the 
Passage  the  Vessell  founder'd,  they  were  taken  up  by  a  Vessell  bound 
to  New  York  &  there,  Carried  and  so  came  here,  and  did  design  to 
return  home  as  soon  as  he  could,  the  reason  he  came  here  from 
New  York  was  because  he  was  in  a  bad  State  of  Health  and  being 
informed  that  the  Air  in  these  parts  was  very  Agreeable  and  Healthy 
he  came  in  hopes  to  recover  his  Health  that  he  designed  to  tarry 
here  not  more  than  a  Month  or  Six  Weeks,  that  when  he  came  he 
waited  upon  His  Excellency  the  Governour  who  gave  him  Leave  to 
tarry  a  while  provided  he  behaved  well  that  he  was  no  Trader  but 
lived  upon  his  own  Estate. 

Mons''.  Leport  Exam**,  was  Asked  how  long  he  had  been  here, 
and  from  whence  he  came.  Answered  that  he  had  been  here  about 
a  month,  that  he  came  from  Eustatia  [338.]  To  Rhode  Island, 
and  so  here  for  his  Health  that  he  brought  SufBcieut  in  Money  to 
Maintain,  that  he  was  here  about  Fourteen  months  since,  and  went 
home  to  St.  Eustatia  (where  he  lives ^  by  the  Way  of  St.  Chris- 
tophers as  a  Passenger  being  asked  Whether  he  had  Waited  on  the 
Governour  since  he  came.  Answered  that  he  had  not,  but  should 
have  done  it,  if  he  had  known  the  Laws  of  the  Province,  that  he 
carrys  on  no  Trading  but  brought  only  some  Moneys  for  his 
Expences. 

Mons"  Morwoyle  Exam^.  —  He  was  Asked  how  long  he  had  been 
here  answered  that  he  had  been  here  about  Four  Months  that  he 
came  from  Lewisburgh  in  an  English  Vessell,  the  Masters  Name, 
he  forgot  that  he  came  with  a  Design  only  to  Learn  the  English 
Tongue,  that  he  Waited  upon  the  Governour  when  he  firs^  came, 
who  permitted  him  to  tarry  a  while  which  he  thought  Sufficient 
that  he  designs  to  tarr}^  about  Three  or  Four  [239.]  months  till 
he  has  learnt  the  English  Tongue,  that  he  brought  Sufficient  in 
Money  to  Maintain  him — that  he  is  an  Inhabitant  of  St.  Domingo, 
&  Carrys  on  no  Trade  here. 

Mons"".  Dudwoit  Exam'',  being  asked  how  long  he  had  been  here, 
answered  a  Fortnight,  that  he  came  as  a  Passenger  from  St.  Eu- 
statia by  the  way  of  St.  Kitts  to  Cape  Ann  in  One  Capt.  Baker 
and  so  to  Town,  his  design  in  coming  is  to  perfect  himself  in  the 
English  Tongue  that  he  was  here  about  Ten  Months  ago  &  went 
from  hence  to  Canso  and  so  to  Cape  Breton  in  Capt.  Lefavre  as  a 
Passenger,  that  he  had  not  yet  been  to  wait  on  the  Governour  but 
designed  to  do  it — The  Law  of  the  Province  was  then  Read  to  him 
in  English  (which  he  Understood)  he  said  thereupon  that  he  did 


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343 


not  know  the  Law  before,  if  he  had,  he  should  have  Comply'd 
with  it,  that  he  now  lodges  at  mrs.  Bonyats  that  he  brought  with 
him  some  mone^'  for  his  Support,  and  when  he  wants  more  [340.] 
he  draws  Bills  on  some  Gent  at  Bourdeaux,  that  he  designs  to  go 
to  the  West  Indies  in  about  a  fortnight,  that  he  has  not  been  any 
Ways  Concerned  in  Business  since  he  has  been  here,  but  only 
Purchased  a  few  Small  things  for  himself.  Being  asked  who  he 
left  his  affairs  with  when  he  went  away  last  time  he  was  here, 
answered,  that  he  finished  all  his  AflTairs  himself  and  was  not  then, 
nor  is  now  Concerned  with  any  Person  whatsoever  in  any  Trading 
or  Business. 

They  were  then  all  told  that  they  must  Wait  upon  His  Excel- 
lency the  Gov"",  for  leave  to  tarry  here  Agreeable  to  the  Law,  that 
had  been  Read  &  Interpreted  to  tliern  —  They  said  they  would  do 
it  immediately  and  then  were  Dismissed. 

Notwithstanding  the  afore  Declarations  the  Select  Men  are 
very  Apprehensive  that  mess".  Le  port  &  Dudwoit  came 
with  a  design  to  Trade,  and  do  now  carry  on  some  private 
Trade. 

[241.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  3\  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"*, 
m"".  Hancock 
m'^.  Cooke 

Mess".  Le  port  &  Dudwoit  appeared — according  to  order,  & 
were  told  that  they  must  Depart  the  Province  by  Thursday  next, 
agreeable  to  the  Act  of  this  Province. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  5*^^.  1742 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m"^.  Hancock 

Mess".  Thornton  &  Fosdick  the  Pavers  appeared  &  after  some 
Discourse  with  them  as  to  Paving  Orange  Street,  they  agreed  to 
Pave  the  Towns  part  of  the  said  Street  for  One  Shilling  &  Nine 
pence  Bills  of  the  late  Emission  p.  yard,  and  to  take  the  Abutters 
for  their  Pay  for  Nine  feet  of  each  [342.]  Side  of  the  Way, 
and  the  Town  Clerk  was  directed  to  prepare  a  Writing  accord- 
ingly. 

Mem''.  May  6.  1742. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mess".  Jon"*.  Loring  &  John 
Lawson  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement  &  and  Open  the  Ground  in  Water 
Street  in  Order  to  repair  their  Drain  running  into  the  Common 
Shore  upon  Condition  that  they  forthwith  make  good  the  Ground 
&  Pavement  again  &  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to 
the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  12.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'- 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m'^.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 

Mr.  Cowdrey  Informs  that  Joseph  Policy  One  of  the  Watchmen 
with  liim  at  the  [243.]  Town  Dock,  is  removed  out  of  the  Town, 
and  offers  John  Scott  as  a  Suitable  Person  to  Supply  his  place  if 
the  Select  Men  think  fit. 

Richard  Eliston  Master  of  the  SloOp  Dolphin  being  Prosecuted 
for  bringing  into  this  Town  from  Maryland  One  Mary  Harvey  & 
not  giving  Bond  according  to  Law  —  appeared  and  Said  that  the 
said  Mary  Harvey  had  Indented  herself  as  a  Servant  for  Four 
Years  to  One  Richard  Evans  who  will  carry  her  out  of  the  Prov- 
ince within  a  fortnight  or  give  Bond  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the 
Select  Men,  &  Desired  the  Prosecution  might  be  drop'd. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Prosecution  be  drop'd  he  the  said  Eliston 
paying  the  Charge  thereof. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at 
the  Rate  of  Twenty  two  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three 
Shillings  and  Six  pence  p  Bushel  allow'd  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows  [24:4.]  Viz', 

  oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  1  -  13 

Wheaten  2-       11 J 

Household  8-  10 

Six  Penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1^        0.  5J 

Memorandum,  On  the  13''*"  of  May  instant  The  Select  Men  put 
mr.  Zechariah  Ilicks  into  Possession  of  the  South  Writing  School 
as  Master  thereof  according  to  the  Vote  of  the  Town  the  Eleventh 
instant. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  19'^^.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq-', 
m''.  Hancock 
m'^.  Cooke 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston.  In  His  Majesty's  Name  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  &  other  Inhab- 
itants of  said  Town,  duly  qualified  Rateable  at  Twenty  Pounds 
Estate  [245.]  to  a  Single  Rate  (besides  the  Poll)  to  Convene  at 
the  Town  House  on  Monday  the  Twenty  fourth  instant  at  Three 
o'clock  in  the  afternoon  to  Consider  of  a  Petition  of  Abraham 
Francis  &  John  Jones  &  Hannah  His  Wife  to  His  Majesty  in 
Council,  for  an  Appeal  from  a  Judgment  Obtained  by  the  Town 
of  Boston  against  James  Everills'  Heirs,  To  Choose  Jury  Men  for 


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345 


July  Court ;  &  do  such  other  Matters  as  arc  refcr'd  to  said  meet- 
ing &c. 

Jemima  Smith  &  Ijcr  Child  was  Sent  to  the  Almshouse  to  be 
taken  Care  of  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province,  by  the  Consent  of 
the  Select  Men. 

The  Select  Men  received  a  Venire  for  the  Choice  of  Grand 
Jurors  &  Petit  Jurors  to  Serve  at  the  Inferioiir  Court  of  Common 
pk-as  &  Court  of  General  Sessions  of  the  Peace  on  the  first  Tues- 
day of  July  next. 

Ordered,  That  Monday  the  Twenty  fourth  instant  at 
Three  o'Clock  afternoon  be  the  time  for  the  Choice  of  the 
said  Jurors. 

[346.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  27.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  P^sq''. 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed  to 
the  Constables  of  Boston.  In  His  Majesty's  Name  —  Requiring 
them  forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  &  Other  Inhabitants 
of  the  said  Town  (within  their  Precincts)  that  have  an  Estate  of 
Fort}'  Shillings  p.  annum  of  Free  hold  in  Land  within  this  Prov- 
ince or  Territory  at  the  least,. or  other  Estate  to  the  Value  of  Fifty 
Pounds  Sterling  lo  Convene  at  the  Town  House  upon  Monday  the 
Thirty  first  of  May  Current,  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon,  Then 
&  there  to  make  Choice  of  aad  Depute  (if  they  see  cause)  One 
Person  being  a  Free  holder  and  Resident  in  the  Town  to  Serve  for 
and  Represent  them  in  the  Great  and  General  Court  [34:7.]  or 
Assembly  now  Convened  held  and  kept  for  His  Majesty's  Council 
According  to  a  Precept  under  the  Hand  &  Seal  of  the  Honourable 
Thomas  Cushing  Speaker  of  the  Honourable  House  of  Represen- 
tatives bearing  Date  the  Twenty  Seventh  Day  of  May,  In  the 
Fifteenth  Year  of  His  Majesties  Reign,  A.D.  1742 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  May  31.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq' 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'" 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'" 
m'.  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Complaint  being  made  that  George  Featherston  had  Set  up  a 
large  Sign  Post  in  Marlborough  Street,  where  he  lives  in  Capt. 
Blairs  Buildings  and  carried  out  his  Cellar  Doors  so  far  as  to  Dis- 
commode [348.]  the  Street  — 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  him  to  Attend  next  Wednes- 
day 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  2^.  1742  — 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq\ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'', 
m'".  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Joshua  Cross  is  Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters,  Upon 
Condition  that  mr.  Shem  Drowue  become  Bound  with  him  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs. 

Michael  Molineaux  is  Admitted  One  of  the  Ticket  Porters  Upon 
Condition  that  mr.  James  Gardner  become  Bound  with  him  to  the 
Town  Treasurer  as  the  Law  directs. 

Ordered,  that  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at 
the  Rate  of  Twenty  three  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three 
Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  [34:9,]  Allow'd  for  Charges 
which  is  Computed  as  follows  Viz*. 

of  Penny  White  Loaf 

Wheaten 

Household 
Six  penny  Wheaton  Loaf 


oz. 

dr. 

1- 

10 

2- 

3 

3- 

7 

15- 

7 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  4.  1742. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'^. 
m'.  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 

.  One  James  W^illiaras  a  Stranger,  that  is  very  poor  &  Sick  & 
lately  released  from  Captivity  from  the  Spaniards  was  Sent  to  the 
Almshouse  by  the  Select  Men,  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  9*^  1742. 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq'", 
m'".  Hancock 
m'^.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[350.]    Eobcrt  Williams  Appearing  Informs  that  some  time 

in  May  last  he  came  into  this  Town  with  his  AVife  from   & 

has  lived  in  a  House  of  mr.  Gibbins's  this  Ten  Days  —  He  was 
Ordered  to  give  Bond  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs 
or  Depart  the  Town  within  Fourteen  Days. 

Voted,  That  the  Visitation  of  the  Publick  Schools  within  the 
Town  pursuant  to  the  Vote  &  Order  of  the  Inhabitants  at  their 
Annual  Meeting  the  Eighth  of  March  last,  be  Attended  on  Wednes- 
day the  Twenty  third  of  June  Curr*.  And  that  the  following 
Gentlemen  be  desired  to  Accompany  the  Select  Men  in  the  said 
Visitation  —  Viz*. 

His  Excellency  William  Shirley  Esq''. 
The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq^ 


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347 


The  Hon.  John  Read*Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Waldo  Esq^ 

The  Rev*^  Charles  Chauncy  D.D. 

The  Rev.  mr.  William  Cooper 

The  Rev.  rar.  Samuel  Checkley 

The  Rev.  mr.  Joshua  Gee. 

The  Rev.  mr.  William  Hooper 

The  Hon.  Thomas  Cushing 

Thomas  Hutchinson  Esq'. 

m''.  Timothy  Prout 

m'".  Edward  Eromfield 

Peter  Faueuil  Esq"". 

Doct^  William  Bulfinch 

m''.  Charles  Apthrop  & 

m"".  Jeremiah  Grid  ley 
Ordered,  That  mr  Savell  give  Seasonable  notice  to  the  Gentle- 
men of  this  appointment  &  that  they  are  desired  to  meet  at  the 
Council  Chamber  on  each  Day  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the  forenoon,  and 
thiit  he  give  Notice  hereof  to  the  Several  School  Masters. 

Voted,  That  mr.  (  ooke  &  Capt.  Steel  be  desired  to  give  Direc- 
tions to  mrs.  Wardell  to  provide  a  Dinner  for  Twenty  five  Gentle- 
men on  that  Da3^ 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  16.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'  Hancock 

m'  Cooke  f 
Capt.  Steel 

[253.]  Mr.  George  Featherston  Appearing  according  to  Or- 
der to  make  Answer  to  the  Complaint  against  him  about  putting 
up  a  Sign  Post  before  his  Door  in  Marlborough  Street  without 
Leave,  And  after  some  Discourse  with  him,  he  Promis'd  to  take 
the  said  Post  down  immediately. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  warn  William  Higgins  who  lately  came 
into  this  Town  from  Medfield  with  his  Family  to  depart  the  Town 
as  the  Law  directs. 

•Mr.  Savell  Informs  that  mrs.  Norton  near  Olivers  Bridge  has 
Entertained  in  her  House  a  Woman  &  two  Children  that  are  not 
Inhabitants  of  this  Town  for  a  Considerable  time  without  giving 
Notice  thereof  to  the  Select  Men  as  the  Law  directs  —  Ordered, 
That  the  said  mrs.  Norton  be  prosecuted  in  the  Law  for  Entertaining 
the  said  Woman  and  Children  without  Informing  the  Select  Men 
thereof. 

Information  was  given  that  James  Robins  Master  of  the  Sloop 
Experiment  [253.]  Brought  Stephen  Eastwick  Mariner  &  a  Mo- 
latto  Woman  called  Mary  &  two  Children  into  this  Town  in  the  said 
Vessell  &  never  Reported  them  at  the  Impost  Office. 

The  Rev^-  mr  Samuel  Mather  with  the  Committee  of  the  New 
meeting  house  lately  Erected  for  the  said  mr.  mather,  Appeared 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


and  returned  the  Thanks  of  that  Society  for  the  Use  of  the  North 
Writing  School  to  meet  in  for  the  Pubhc  Worship  on  Lords  Days, 
in  the  Words  following,  Viz*- 

mr  Moderator 

We  the  Minister  &  some  other  members  of  the  North  Church  & 
Congregation  revived,  wait  on  yon  the  Select  Men  of  the  Town  as 
a  Committee  from  Our  Brethren,  to  thank  you  for  the  Use  of  the 
Publick  School  house,  which  you  so  readily  allowed  &  have  Con- 
tinued so  long  unto  us. 

Little  did  that  Honourable  &  Worthy  good  Gentleman  mr. 
Hutchinson  think,  when  he  advanced  such  a  Sum  of  Money  towards 
Building  that  School  house,  that  it,  [354.]  would  prove  an 
Assylum  or  City  of  Refuge  to  no  inconsiderable  part  of  his  Family, 
from  them  that  Troubled  them ;  But  We  See  herein  such  a  Retali- 
ation of  Providence  as  is  Worthy  of  some  Regard  and  Notice 
with  us. 

We  hope,  Sirs,  You  will  go  on,  and  as  you  have  Opportunity 
relieve  &  help  the  Sorrowful  &  Oppressed,  and  never  be  Weary 
in  Well  doing,  for  in  due  Season  you  shall  reap  if  you  faint 
not. 

We  heartily  pray  for  your  doing  so ;  We  Wish  with  all  Our 
Souls  that  the  Blessing  of  Almighty  God  may  descend  &  rest  on 
You,  and  your  Families  also  ;  And  We  pray  that  the  Town  may 
alwa3'S  be  Served  with  such  honest,  faithful,  prudent  &  kind  Offi- 
cers as  your  Solves ;  for  whom  We  have  &  hope  We  always  shall 
have  the  most  becoming.  Respect  &  Affection. 

inasmuch  as  We  are  &  acknowledge  Our  Selves  Your  most 
Obliged  Friends  &  humble  Servants. 

In  Our  own  Name  &  in  the  beh?ilf  of  the  [355.]  Society  who 
have  Sent  on  this  G^'ateful  &  Acceptable  Errand. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  24.  1742—. 

Present. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m'".  Hancock 
m'*.  Cooke 

Yesterday  the  Select  Men  according  to  their  Vote  Visited  the 
Publick  Schools  in  this  Town,  accompanied  by  the  following  Gen- 
tlemen, Viz*. 

His  Excellency  William  Shirley,  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Ezekiel  Lewis  Esq*". 

The  Hon.  Nath^  Hubbard  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  John  Head  Esq^ 

The  Hon.  Samuel  Waldo  Esq^ 

The  Rev.  Joseph  Sewall,  D.D. 

The  Rev.  mr.  Samuel  Checkley 

The  Rev.  mr.  William  Hooper 

Jeremiali  Gridley  Esq"".  & 

Dr.  William  Bulfinch 
[350.]  And  found  the  said  Schools  under  good  Regulation,  The 
Number  of  Scholars  in  each  School  were  as  follows,  Viz*. 


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349 


In  the  South  Grammar  School,  Ninety  four, 

In  the  South  Writing  School,  Seventy  three, 

In  the  Writing  School  in  Queen  Street  Seventy  three 

In  the  North  Grammar  School  Sixty  five,  And  in  the  North 

Writing  Scliool,  Two  Hundred  &  Thirty. 

Mr.  Richard  IJunuewell  Desires  Liberty  to  Build  a  Tomb  in 

the  North  Burying  place  for  mr.  Samuel  Clark  on  the  North 

east  Side  ot*  the  s"^  Burying  place  Adjoining  to  mr.  Cooksons 

Tomb. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  accordingly  Granted,  they  performing 
the  Conditions  enjoined  in  former  Grants. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  28*'*,  1742. 

Present. 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esqr^ 
m^  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[257.]  Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of 
Bread  at  the  Rate  of  Twenty  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  & 
Three  Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  Allowed  for  Charges,, 
which  is  Computed  as  follows,  Vizt'. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2-0 
Wheaten  2-  15 

Household  3-  15 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1^   1-  12 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  June  30*^  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'^. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'', 
m"".  Cooke 
m"".  Hancock 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  John  Osborn  Appeared  &  Informed  that  he  had  lately  come 
into  this  Town  from  Rowley  with  his  Wife  Two  Children  &  Two 
Negro  Servants  &  a  Wliite  maid  &  Desires  they  ma}^  be  admitted 
Inhabitants  of  this  Town. 

[258 .  ]  Mr.  John  Procter,  Master  of  the  North  Writing  School 
Appeared  &  Informed  that  the  Business  of  the  said  School  was  so 
great  that  he  could  not  carry  it  on  without  an  Usher  in  the  room 
of  mr.  Hicks,  &  that  mr.  Abia  Holbrook  was  willing  to  Undertake 
that  Service. 

Ordered,  That  mr,  Savell  Notify  mr.  John  Grover  to  Attend 
next  Wednesday  to  answer  a  Complaint  that  he  has  Set  Free  his 
Negro  Man  named  Primus  (who  is  now  in  the  Almshouse)  &  hath 
not  given  Security  to  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 


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At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  2^  1742. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq*". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m'".  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Benj'^  Hatch  Informs  that  he  has  taken  into  his  House  One 
William  Guy  [259,]  And  Wife  who  lately  came  into  this  Town 
from  Philadelphia. 

Capt.  Steel  is  desired  to  procure  Three  New  Leather  Buckets 
for  the  Engine  at  the  Old  North.  Meeting  house,  mr.  Brown  Master. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  9*^  1742  — 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"*. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  Capt.  John  Comrin  &  Capt.  John 
Hamock  to  Dig  up  the  Pavement  &  Open  the  Ground  in  Shrimp- 
tons  Lane  in  order  to  repair  their  Drain  running  into  the  Com- 
mon Shore  there,  Upon  Condition  that  they  forthwith  make  good 
the  Ground  and  Pavement  again  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from 
time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

[260.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  1742. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Katharine  Watt  who  was  lately  Imported  into  this  Town  in  the 
"Snow,  Ogleby  Master  from  Scotland  is  admitted  an  Inhab- 
itant, mr.  Robert  Watt  having  given  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer 
in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from 
any  Charge  upon  her  Acco'.  for  Five  years  as  the  Law  directs. 

Imported  in  the  Brigantine  Mary,  Hugh  Hill  Master  from  Phila- 
delphia, Samuel  Deshee  his  Wife  and  One  Child, 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Hugh  Hill  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treas- 
urer with  Sureties,  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge  upon 
their  acco'^  for  Five  years  as  the  Law  directs. 

[261.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  16.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


351 


Mr.  Hezehiah  Barber  Appeared  &  Informed  that  he  had  lately 
with  his  Wife,  Two  Children  &  Several  Servants,  came  into  this 
Town  from  Dorchester,  in  Order  to  Dwell  here  &  Desires  they 
may  be  admitted  Inhabitants,  &  Informs  that  he  has  an  Estate  in 
Dorchester  which  he  Values  at  Two  Thousand  Pounds. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  19*^.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Upon  the  Motion  made  by  mr.  John  Procter  for  an  Usher  with 
him  in  the  North  Writing  School 

[363.]  Voted,  that  mr.  Abia  Holbrook  be  Usher  in  the  said 
School  under  mr.  Procter,  to  Enter  the  first  of  August  next  &  that 
he  be  paid  at  the  rate  of  mr.  Hicks's  Salary  when  an  Usher  there, 
until  he  be  further  fixed  by  the  Town. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  21.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

Mr.  Hezekiah  Barber  &  his  Family  who  lately  came  from  Dor- 
chester, Are  admitted  Inhabitants  of  this  Town,  they  having 
brought  Efi'ects  with  them  Sufficient  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the 
Law  directs. 

Caleb  Lyman  Esq'.  Informs  that  Edward  Stone  a  Stranger,  who 
came  as  a  Sailor  from  Lon  [363.]  don  in  Capt.  Prince,  was  taken 
with  Distraction  therefore  by  him  Committed  to  Bridewell  to  be 
taken  care  of. 

Seth  Cushing  and  his  Family,  Vis*,  his  Wife  &  Three  Children 
who  lately  came  from  llingham  are  Admitted  Inhabitants.  Adam 
Cushing  of  Weymouth  Esq^  having  become  Bound  with  him  to 
the  Town  Treasurer  in  the  Sum  of  Two  Hundred  Pounds  ;  to  In- 
demnify the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Samuel  Sever,  Informs  that  he  with  his  Wife  have  lately  Re- 
moved into  this  Town  from  Dorchester  &  hired  a  House  the  22'^  of 
June  last  of  mr.  Benj*.  Russell. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  prosecute  in  the  Law  Capt.  Hugh  Hill 
for  Importing  into  this  Town  One  Samuel  Deshee  his  Wife  &  Child 
&  not  giving  Security  to  Indemnify  the  Town  from  any  Charge 
upon  their  Acco*.  for  Five  years  as  the  Law  directs. 

Mr.  Ezekiel  Goldthwait  the  Town  Clerk  Informing  that  he  was 
invited  to  wait  upon  [364.]  His  Excellency  the  Governour  to  the 
Eastward  &  desired  the  Leave  of  the  Select  Men  therefor. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Voted,  That  Leave  be  given  accordingly  provided  he  leave  some 
Person  to  take  Care  of  his  Business  as  Tov^n  Clerk  in  his  Ab- 
sence. 

Meni^  July  22.  1742. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  Thomas  Pearson  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  &  Open  the  Ground  in  Wings  Lane  in  Order  to  repnir 
his  Drain  running  into  the  Common  Shore,  Upon  Condition  that  he 
forthwith  make  good  the  Ground  &  Pavement  again  &  keep  the 
same  in  repair  from  time  to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select 
Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  28,  1742. 

Present 
Capt.  Foroyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq", 
m'.  Han  cock  > 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[265.]  This  Day  the  Select  Men  &  mr  William  Waters  inter- 
chargeably  Signed  an  agreement  for  keeping  the  Province  Hospital 
on  Rainslord  Island,  which  is  in  the  Words  following,  Viz*. 

Whereas  the  Great  &  General  Court  at  their  Session  the  21^*  of 
June  1738,  Did  by  their  Order,  Authorize  &  Impower  the  Select 
Men  of  Boston  to  Agree  with  some  Suitable  Person  to  keep  the 
Hospital  lately  Built  by  Order  of  the  said  Court  at  Eainslords 
Island,  for  the  reception  of  Sick  &  Infectious  Persons  &  for  their 
time  &  Service  in  taking  Care  of  the  Sick  &c.  who  may  be  Sent  to 
the  said  Hospital  by  tlie  Year. 

Pursuant  to  the  said  Order  the  Select  Men  have  this  Day  Agreed 
with  mr.  William  Waters  to  keep  the  Province  Hospital  on  Rains- 
fords  Island  accordingly  who  is  to  take  all  proper  Care  of  such 
sick  Persons  as  may  from  time  to  time  be  Sent  to  the  said.  Hos- 
pital, finding  &  providing  Nurses  Assistance  &all  things  necessary 
for  their  Comlbrt  &  Relief  to  Save  the  Province  harmless  from  all 
Charges  that  may  arise  on  acco*  of  any  Poor  &  Indigent  [260.] 
Persons  who  may  be  Sent  to  the  said  Hospital  (Doctors  Bills 
Excepted)  And  to  follow  the  Orders  of  the  Select  Men  respecting 
Persons  {&  Goods)  coming  on  or  going  off  the  said  Island,  And 
to  keep  a  Sufficient  Guard  to  hinder  all  Persons  from  coming  on 
or  going  off  said  Island  without  the  Leave  of  the  Selcc:  Men  ;  And 
he  is  not  to  take  off  or  Suffer  to  be  tal<en  off  from  the  said  Island 
any  Stones  or  Ballast  whatsoever. 

In  Consideration  whereof  he  the  said  Waters  is  to  have  the  Use 
&  Improvement  of  the  said  Island  &  Housing  thereon,  for  One 
3'ear  Commencing  the  Twenty  first  of  June  last,  &  to  be  Allowed 
&  paid  out  of  the  Province  Treasury  the  Sum  of  Twelve  Pounds 
Ten  Shilling  Lawful  Money  of  the  Province  p.  annum,  And  is  also 
to  Demand  &  receive  Pa}^  from  sucii  Persons  ns  may  from  time  to 
time  be  Sent  thither  as  aforesaid  for  his  Attendance  &  Expences 
on  them  during  their  being  at  the  Hospital  after  the  Rate  of  Six 
Shillings  &  three  pence  Lawful  money  as  aforesaid  p.  Week,  Anc' 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742.  353 

it  is  [2<67.]  further  Agreed  that  the  Select  Men  shall  &  will 
afford  their  Assistuncjc  to  the  said  "Waters  in  the  Premises  from 
time  to  time  as  need  shall  l  equire. 

Caleb  Lyman  Escf.  Reported  that  according  to  Order  he  had 
Viewed  the  Towns  House  in  tlie  Occupation  of  mr.  Charles  Henly, 
&  found  there  was  Several  repairs  Necessary  to  be  made  — 
Voted,  That  Caleb  Lyman  Esq\  be  desired  to  See  the  same  put 
into  such  Repair  as  he  shall  think  necessary. 

Upon  a  Motion  made  &  Seconded, 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  desire  His  Majesty's  Justices  of  this 
Town  to  Afford  the  Select  Men  their  Company  in  the  Council 
Chamber  the  29'^  instant  at  Six  o'Cloek  in  the  afternoon,  in  Order 
to  Agree  upon  the  time  for  Setting  a  Watch  upon  the  Neck  on  the 
Lords  Days,  as  has  been  Customary  at  this  time  of  the  3'ear. 

Mr  Benj''.  Russell  Appearing  Informs  that  he  has  no  further 
occasion  to  Improve  the  Gun  house  in  the  Common. 

Voted,  That  he  Account  with  the  Town  Treas[^68.]urer  for 
the  Rent  of  the  same  to  the  Orst  Day  of  Juno  last,  &  that  he 
deliver  up  the  Key  to  the  Select  Men. 

Complaint  being  made  that  Robert  mc.Million  One  of  the  Ticket 
PortL'rs,  neglects  his  Duty  as  a  Porter. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  Notify  him  to  Attend  the  Select  Men 
next  Wednesday. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  July  29.  1742. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq' 
m"".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Ctipt.  Steel. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at 
the  Rate  of  Eighteen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  &  Three 
Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  allow'd  for  Charges,  which  is 


Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 

of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  2J 

Wheaten  3.  3| 

Household  4.  5. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1^  3.  6 


[269,]  Daniel  Henchman  Esq'  &  mr.  John  Walker  Desire 
Liberty  to  Build  each  of  them  a  Shed  to  Improve  as  a  Stable  upon 
the  Land  Adjoining  to  the  Prison,  on  such  Conditions  as  the 
Select  Men  may  think  proper. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Honourable  His  Majesty's  Justices  of  the 
Peace  &  the  Select  Meii  of  Boston,  July  30.  1742. 

Present 

The  Hon.  Edward  Hutchinson  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'. 
The  Hon.  Anthony  Stoddard  Esq'. 
John  Fayerweather  Esq'. 
Thomas  Hubbard  Esq'. 


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Caleb  Lyman  Esq''. 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 

m"".  Thomas  Hancock  Esq^ 

m"".  Middlecott  Cooke 
A  Ward  on  Boston  Neck  upon  the  Lords  Days  was  then  Ordered 
&  appointed  from  &  after  the  Date  hereof,  until  the  Eleventh 
Day  of  October  next  ensuing  inclusive,  as  has  [270.]  been 
Customary  heretofore  and  a  Warrant  was  Signed  &  issued  accord- 
ingly directed  to  the  Constables  of  the  Town  of  Boston,  &  is  in 
the  Words  following,  Vis*. 

Boston,  ss.  To  each  and  every  of  the  Constables  of  tihe  Town 
of  Boston,  Greeting. 

Whereas  by  an  Act  of  the  Great  and  General  Court,  pass'd  in 
the  Eleventh  year  of  the  Reign  of  His  late  Majesty  King  William 
the  Third,  Intitled  an  act  for  keeping  of  Watches  in  Towns,  It  is 
Enacted  That  from  time  to  time,  when  &  so  often  as  a  Military 
Watch  shall  not  be  Ordered  &  appointed  to  be  kept,  the  Justices 
of  the  Peace  together  with  the  Select  Men  of  each  Town  within  this 
Province,  are  Impowered  &  authorized  to  Direct  &  order  a 
Suitable  Watch  or  Watches  to  be  Set  up  &  kept  &c. 

And  also  a  Ward  to  be  kept  every  Lords  Day,  &  other  Days  as 
they  shall  think  needful,  &  to  appoint  the  Number  whereof  such 
Watch  and  Ward  shall  consist  &  the  time  for  the  beginning  & 
Continuance  of  the  same  and  the  Constable  or  Constables  of  the 
Town  having  Orders  accordingly  given  him  or  them  in  Writing  by 
the  Justices  &  Select  Men  are  thereby  Impowered  &  required 
from  time  to  time  to  Warn  such  Watch  &  Ward  respectively  &  to 
See  that  all  Persons  so  Warned  b}"  them  do  attend  &  Observe  their 
Duty  in  that  regard. 

And  Whereas  the  said  Justices  &  Select  Men  are  Informed  of 
frequent  Prophanations  of  the  Lord's  Day  (Especially  at  this 
Season  of  the  Year)  by  loose  vain  Persons,  Servants,  Negroes  &c. 
Unnecessarily  Travelling  or  Walking  to  &  from  Boston  &  Roxbury 
with  Neglect  of  Attending  on  the  Publick  Worship  of  God  in  either 
place,  and  bringing  from  the  Neighbouring  Towns  Corn,  Apples  & 
other  Fruits  of  the  Earth  to  the  great  Disturbance  of  the  Publick 
peace  &  Scandal  of  Our  Christian  Religion. 

It  is  therefore  Ordered  by  the  said  Justices  &  Select  Men,  that 
from  &  after  the  Date  hereof  &  until  the  Eleventh  Day  of  October 
next  ensuing  (Inclusive)  the  Constables  of  &  within  the  Town  of 
Boston  &  every  of  them  by  turns  do  Warn  and  appoint  [272.] 
Eight  meet  &  Sober  Persons,  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Town  on  the 
Lords  Days  to  Ward  on  the  Neck  or  Highway  between  Boston  & 
Roxbury  at  some  Convenient  place  near  the  Line  of  Defence  Four 
of  the  said  Persons  are  to  give  their  Attendance  there,  from  Six 
o'clock  in  the  Morning  until  half  an  hour  after  Twelve  at  Noon,  & 
there  to  be  relieved  by  the  other  Four  who  are  there  to  Continue 
upon  Duty  until  the  Dusk  of  the  Evening. 

And  the  Constable  or  Constables  are  to  take  Care  in  Warning 
thereof  that  such  Ward  do  not  Consist  of  all  or  the  greatest  part 
Youths,  but  that  some  Able  Householders  or  other  Sufficient 
Persons  be  joined  with  them,  And  the  said  Constables  are  hereby 


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Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742.  355 

enjoined  to  give  in  Charge  to  such  Ward  to  prevent  &  Suppress 
such  Disorders,  to  Examine  all  Passengers  &  Restrain  them  from 
Disporting  Idle  Walking  or  Unnecessary  Travel  on  the  Lords 
Day,  and  if  any  Person  or  Persons  be  Rude  Refractory  or  Shall 
refuse  to  give  a  Satisfactory  Account  of  the  [373.]  occasion  of 
their  Travelling  or  otherwise  Misbehave  themselves,  to  take  thein 
up  and  carry  them  before  the  next  Justice  of  the  Peace  or  return 
their  Names  to  such  Justice  in  order  to  their  being  Examined  & 
proceeded  against  according  to  the  Nature  of  their  Offence  as 
Prophauers  of  the  Lords  Day.  Given  under  our  Hands  &  Seals 
at  Boston  the  Thirtieth  Day  of  July,  In  the  Sixteenth  year  of  His 
Majesties  Reign,  Annoq  Domini,  1742. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  4.  1742. 

Present 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m"".  Hancock 
m"^.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Capt.  Forsyth  Desires  Liberty  to  Build  a  Tomb  in  the  North 
Burying  place  on  the  Easterly  Side  thereof  next  that  now  Build- 
ing for  mr.  Samuel  Clark  

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  accordingly  Granted,  he  performing  the 
Conditions  enjoined  in  former  Grants. 

[274.]  Mr.  Josias  Byles  Jun^  appeared  &  Desired  the 
Select  Men  would  please  to  appoint  him  Sealer  of  the  Wood 
Landed  at  Dr.  Clarks  Wharf,  in  the  room  of  mr.  John  Nichols 
lately  Deceased. 

Information  being  made  that  Several  of  the  French  Nation  is 
now  in  Town  and  having  no  Licence  from  the  Governour  & 
Council  therefor  which  is  Contrary  to  a  Law  of  this  Province. 

Therefore  Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  make  enquiry  after  them. 
And  Notify  them  to  Attend  the  Select  men  on  Fryday  next  at 
Four  o'clock  in  the  afternoon,  in  Order  to  be  Examined  as  to  the 
reason  of  their  residing  here. 

Mr.  Thomas  Goodwill  Appearing  Desires  Liberty  to  Build  a 
Tomb  in  the  North  Burying  place  on  the  Easterly  Side  thereof 
next  that  Granted  to  Capt.  Forsyth. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  accordingly  Granted  he  performing  the 
Conditions  enjoined  in  former  Grants. 

[275.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  6.  1742. 

Present 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"". 
•  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 

Several  French  Gentlemen  attended  according  to  Order,  &  being 
Examined  Informed  as  follows  Viz'. 

John  Baptist  Arnault,  That  he  came  into  this  Town  from  Canso 
about  Ten  Days  ago,  that  he  is  Recommended  to  Francis  Borland 
Esq'.  &  is  going  out  of  Town  to  Guadalupa  in  about  Ten  Days. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


That  he  has  not  Waited  upon  His  Excellency  the  Governour, 
because  he  intended  to  tarry  in  the  Town  but  a  Short  time. 

John  Roliand  Dnrnard  Esq''.  That  he  came  from  Cape  Francois 
to  Cape  Breton  &  so  to  Canso  from  thence  about  Ten  Days  ngo  lie 
came  into  this  Town,  That  he  has  a  Suit  in  the  Law  here  &  knows 
not  how  long  that  may  keep  him  here. 

John  Muell,  That  lie  came  into  Town  about  Ten  Days  ago  from 
the  Leeward  Islands  &  is  going  away  [^76.]  again  in  about 
Three  or  Four  Days. 

Andrew  Versers,  That  he  came  into  this  Town  from  the  Leeward 
Islands  about  Ten  days  ago,  &  that  he  intends  to  go  away  again 
in  about  Ten  Days. 

The  Law  of  the  Province  relating  to  the  French  Nation,  was 
Read  &  Interpreted  to  them,  &  Ihey  were  directed  to  Conform 
themselves  thereto. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  11.  1742. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Caleb  Lyman  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m"".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Samuel  Butler  hath  Liberty  Granted  him  to  admit  mess". 
Green  Bushel  &  Allen  as  Under  Tenanis  to  carry  on  the  Printers 
Business  in  the  Chambers  over  the  Shop  which  he  Hires  of  the 
Town. 

[277.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  20.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"", 
m"".  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 

Ordered  that  mr.  Savell  Notify  Thomas  O'Bryan  One  of  the 
Ticket  Porters  to  attend  next  Wednesday  to  answer  some  Com- 
plaints made  against  him 

Mr.  Hancock  informing  that  Peter  Faneuil  Esq'  Sent  for  him 
Acquainting  him  that  the  Market  house  was  now  finished  (except 
some  small  Trifles  which  should  be  done)  desiring  that  he  would 
Acquaint  the  Select  Men  with  the  same  that  they  might  take  Care 
for  having  the  same  Opened  &  Improved  under  su6h  proper  Regu- 
lations as  they  should  think  fit  — 

Upon  which, 

Voted,  That  mr.  Goldthwait  wait  upon  Peter  Faneuil  Esq',  with 
the  Select  Mens  Service  &  acqunint  him  that  mr.  Hancock  had 
acquainted  them  with  his  message  [278.]  Referring  to  the 
Market,  and  if  he  would  Let  them  know  when  he  should  be  at 
Leizure  they  would  Wait  on  him  to  receive  his  Directions  relating 
to  the  same  —  Who  returned  for  answer  that  he  Left  the  whole 
affair  to  the  Selectmen,  but  if  they  inclined  to  See  him  on  the 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


357 


Affair  ho  (being  now  very  Busy)  would  in  a  few  Days  Let  them 
koow  when  he  was  at  Leizuie. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  25.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jetfries  Esq^ 
Jonas  Ckirke  Esq"", 
m"".  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Thomas  O'Brynn  Appeared  according  to  Order  the  Select  men 
Informed  him  that  they  had  received  Several  Complaints  against 
him,  as  being  Suspected  of  Receiving  Stolen  Goods  &  of  Profane 
Cursing  &  Swearing. 

Therefore  Voted,  That  he  be  Dismist  from  [279.]  being  a 
Ticket  Porter,  And  that  mr.  Savell  Demand  his  Ticket  of  him  and 
the  Town  Clerk  deliver  up  his  Bond. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug  27.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 

His  Excellency  Governour  Shirley  Informed  the  Select  Men,  that 
a  Number  of  the  French  nation  was  now  in  Town,  The  Select  Men 
told  his  Kxcellency  that  in  his  Absence  from  Boston  at  the  East- 
waid,  they  received  the  knowledge  of  it  And  had  sent  for.  Exam- 
ined and  Read  the  Law  of  the  Province  to  them  which  he  was  well 
pleased  with  and  then  Llis  Excellency  desired  the  Select  Men 
further  to  acquaint  said  French  Gentlemen,  that  his  Orders  were 
that  they  chould  all  Depart  this  Town  by  Wednesday  next,  and  to 
keep  their  Chambers  till  said  time  affixed  for  their  Departure,  Ex- 
cept such  who  has  his  Liberty  [280.]  to  Stay  —  Therefore 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  go  to  said  French  Men  &  Deliver  them 
the  Governours  Orders,  &  that  it's  Expected  they  Conform  them- 
selves accordingly-. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Aug.  30.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq''. 
^     Capt  Foisyth 

Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
mr.  Llancock 
mr.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Upon  Application  made  by  Henry  Dering  Esq^  for  Liberty  to 
Set  up  Posts  at  his  Door  in  Queen  Street. 

Voted,  That  Liberty  be  accordingly  Granted. 

Capt.  John  Indicott  Desires  to  Hire  the  Market  house  at  the 
South  end,  or  such  part  of  it  as  the  Select  Men  may  think  proper 


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to  Let  him  &  that  he  will  Oblige  himself  to  deliver  it  up  at  any  time 
wheu  [281,]  Called  for. 

Upou  Reading  the  Petition  of  Samuel  Welles,  Joshua  Winslow 
Esq^  &  others  for  Paving  of  Shrimptons  Lane. 

Voted,  That  Twenty  five  Pounds  Old  Tenor  be  Allowed  to  the 
Proprietors  on  said  Lane  in  Order  to  take  up  the  Pavement  and 
put  it  into  good  Repair  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men,  and 
that  the  Money  be  paid  them  out  of  the  next  Money  raised  by  the 
Town  for  Pavement. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at 
the  Rate  of  Seventeen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and  Three 
Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  Allowed  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  4. 

Wheaten  3.  6. 

House  hold  4.  8. 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1'.    4.  5. 

[282.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  1.  1742. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Joans  Clarke  Esq'", 
m*".  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 

The  Petition  of  mr.  James  Hovey  who  came  from  Bristol  into 
this  Town  to  Dwell,  desiring  to  be  admitted  an  Inhabitant  &  have 
Liberty  to  Open  a  private  School  to  teach  Grammar  Arithmetick  & 
divers  Sorts  of  Writing,  being  Read. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Clark  &  Hancock  be  desired  to  enquire 
into  mr.  Hoveys  Character  &  Report  thereon  next  Wednes- 
day. 

The  Select  Men  gave  a  Certificate  that  there  had  been  paid  out 
of  the  Town  Stock  to  Sundry  Persons  for  Four  Thousand  Nine 
Hundred  &  Sixty  Eight  Rats  killed  in  or  near  this  Town  since  the 
fifth  Day  of  April  last,  Eighty  two  Pounds  Sixteen  Shillings  Old 
Tenor  &  desired  him  to  Pay  the  same  to  Joseph  Wadsworth  Esq'. 
Town  Treasurer. 

[283.]  Mr.  Thomas  Pemberton  appearing  &  Informing  that 
mr.  Josiali  Byles  who  was  Appointed  a  Sealer  of  Wood  has  now 
Hired  a  Wharfe  &  keeps  a  Cart  in  Order  for  Carrying  Wood  & 
desires  he  may  be  Appointed  a  Sealer  of  Wood  in  his  room. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Byles  Attend  next  Wednesday. 

Mess".  John  Dennie  &  Harrison  Gray  who  Hire  One  of  the 
Ware  houses  on  the  Dock  belonging  to  the  Town  Inform  that 
their  Ware  house  is  so  much  out  of  Repair  as  they  Suffer  much 
Damage  thereby  and  therefore  Pray  that  something  may  be 
done  as  to  Secure  their  Goods  which  lye  very  much  exposed  to 
the  Weather. 

Voted,  That  mess"  Jeffries  Hancock  &  Cooke  be  a  Committee 
who  are  Desired  to  Effect  the  same  in  the  prudentest  find  be?>t 
manner  they  can 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


359 


[384:.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  6.  1742 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m*".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

The  Select  Men  having  been  informed  by  a  Letter  from  mr. 
Kilby  directed  to  mr.  Hancock  that  mr.  Faneuil  was  desirous  of 
Seeing  them  —  accordiogly  they  Awaited  on  him  at  his  House  where 
he  Signified  that  the  House  designed  for  a  Market  was  now  finished 
excepting  a  Small  addition  which  would  not  hinder  the  Improve- 
ment of  it  &  desired  that  they  would  now  receive  it  &  put  it  under 
some  proper  regulation,  Upon  which  they  Acquainted  him  that 
they  would  call  the  Town  together  &  inform  them  of  his  Generous 
Donation  &  Desire  and  accordingly,  Ordered, 

[285.]  That  the  Town  Clerk  issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston. 

In  His  Majesty's  Name  Requiring  them  forthwith  to  Warn  all 
the  Free  holders  &  other  Inhabitants  of  the  Town  of  Boston  duly 
Qualified  as  the  Law  directs  to  Convene  at  the  Market  House 
lately  Erected  by  Peter  Faneuil  Esq"",  on  Dock  Square  on  Monday 
next  the  Thirtieth  of  September  Current  at  Nine  o'Clock  in  the 
forenoon  in  Order  to  Consider  of  some  proper  Method  for  Settling 
&  Improving  the  said  House  being  the  G-eneroiis  &  free  Gift  of 
Peter  Faneuil  Esq'',  to  the  Town,  and  to  Choose  Jurymen  for 
October  Court  &c.  &c. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  8.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m''.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[286,]  Mr.  Jeremiah  Allen  Informs  that  he  has  taken  into 
his  House  as  a  Tenant  William  Spencer  from  Berwick  with  his 
Wife  &  Three  Children. 

Mr.  Josias  Byles  who  was  Sealer  of  Wood  on  Wentworths 
Wharf  &  the  Town  Dock,  has  now  hired  a  Wharf  &  Carts  Wood, 
Upon  which  the  Selectmen  think  him  not  a  proper  Person  for  Sealer 
of  Wood  and  is  therefore  Dismist  from  said  office.  And  mr. 
Thomas  Pembertou  is  appointed  in  his  room  the  said  Perabertons 
Precinct  to  be  from  the  Southward  of  Colmans  Wharf  to  the  Town 
Dock  —  And  he  is  to  See  that  the  Laws  relating  to  Wood  be  duly 
Observed  &  kept. 

Mr.  Thomas  Cradock  of  Milton  who  has  hired  One  Thomas 
Skinner  to  Work  with  him  Says  that  the  Man  came  from  this 
Town  near  a  Twelve  Month  ])ast  &  was  Warned  to  Depart  the 
Town  of  Miltoa  he  therefore  Desires  ihe  Select  men  would  Indem- 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


nify  the  Town  of  Milton  from  any  Charge  that  may  arise  to  them 
from  the  said  [287.]  Skinner  — 

Voted  That  a  Certificate  be  given  to  the  Select  men  of  Milton  to 
Inform  them,  We  will  receive  the  said  Person  any  time  within  a 
Twelve  month. 

Mr.  Cowdrey  who  had  the  Charge  of  the  Dock  Watch  being  Dead 
—  nir.  Thomas  Williston  appearing  &  Desiring  to  be  a  Watchman 
in  the  Town. 

Voted,  That  the  said  Williston  be  Improved  as  a  Watchman, 
and  have  the  charge  of  the  Dock  Watch. 

John  Lucas,  a  Stranger,  who  came  from  Rhode  Island  by  Land, 
&  being  Bound  lo  the  Bay  in  Capt.  Davis  hurt  his  Leg  on  board 
by  a  fall,  was  by  the  ♦k'lect  Men  Recommended,  to  the  Overseers 
of  the  Poor  to  be  taken  into  the  Almshouse  on  the  Province 
Charge. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  10.  1742. 

Present 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"^. 
m"".  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[288 Mr.  Samuel  Ruggles  who  was  Employed  in  Building 
the  Market  house  this  Day  Waited  on  the  Select  men  by  order  of 
Peter  Faneuil  Esq^  &  delivered  theiu  the  Key  of  said  House  which 
tliey  accordingly  received. 

Boston  Sept.  10.  1742. 
Whereas  the  Petitions  of  Sundry  Persons  for  Licence  to  Sell 
Strong  Drink,  either  as  Innholders  or  Retailers  have  been  presented 
to  the  Select  Men  &  at  Several  Meetings  by  them  Considered  —  A 
Li-t  of  their  Names  &  the  Street  where  each  Person  Dwells,  with 
the  Acting  of  the  Select  men  on  said  Petitions  is  here  Recorded,  as 
follows.  Viz*. 

Inn  holders.  Approved  &  Recommended  Viz*. 

Hezekiah  Barber  Newbury  Street 

William  Clear  Newbuiy  Street 

John  Osborne  Cross  Street 

Thomas  Shepard  Newbury  Street 

[S89o]    Retailers  Approved  &  Recommended  Viz*. 
John  Arbuthnott  Essex  Street 

James  Collms  North  Street 

Anthony  Caverly  Orange  vStreet 

Edward  Cowell  Fish  Street 

James  Day  Orange  Street 

Benj'^  Emmons  Jun^  Town  Dock 

Mary  Flagg  Ann  Street 

Joseph  Goldthwait  Marlboro'  Street 

Robert  G utter idge    •  Fish  Street 

Mary  Graham  Salutation  Alley 

Johnson  Jackson  Orange  Street 

Gyles  Jeffries  Brattle  Street 

Dorothy  Kidder  Orange  Street 

Abel  Kedgell  Orange  Street 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  .1742. 


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William  Lytherland 

Sarah  Peako 

Elizabeth  Ray 

Wiggles  worth  Sweetzer 

Rachel  Sowcrsby 

Sampson  Sheaf e 

William  Taylor 

Mary  West 
[290.]    Innholder,  Disallowed,  Viz* 

Piiillip  Gatcomb 
Retailers,  Disallowed,  Viz*. 

Ann  Brown 

Thomas  Bonus 

Elizabeth  Carver 

Mary  Foreland 

Richard  Barnard 

Richard  Knox 

Daniel  Heal 

Margaret  Ruth 

Joanna  Stroud 

George  Wells 

Sarah  Wharton 


Cambridge  Street 
Shif)  Street 
Newbury  Street 
King  Street 
Cross  Street 
Marlboro'  Street 
Middle  Street 
Middle  Street 

Marlboro*  Street 

Cambridge  Street 
Summer  Street 
Milk  Street 
Milk  Street 
Sheafe  Street 
Hanover  Street 
Newbury  Street 
Clarks  Square 
Fish  Street 
JMackcrel 
Marshalls  Lane 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  15.  1742. 
Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered,  That  Hickman  with  his  Family  be  Warned  out  of  ' 

Town. 

[291.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  22.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'', 
m"".  Hancock 
m^  Cooke 
Capt.  Stoel 

The  Law  for  Appointing  Measurers  of  Grain  in  the  Town  begin- 
ning the  first  of  October  next,  the  Sessions  have  Nominated  Several 
Persons  for  that  Service,  who  have  Desired  that  measures  may  be 
provided  for  them  —  accordingly, 

Mr,  Blake  is  desired  to  provide  One  Dozen  of  half  Bushels  ac- 
cording to  the  Directions  of  the  Law. 

Mess".  Jon^.  Davis  &  Moses  Davis  appeared  &  desired  they  might 
have  Stalls  fixed  for  them  in  the  market  house. 

Mess".  Clark  &  Hancock  who  were  desired  to  enquire  into  the 
Character  of  mr.  Hovcy,  Report  that  the  Gentleman  is  of  a  good 
Character  &  Reputation  and  Qualified  [292.]  to  keep  a  School  as 
Petitioned  for  &  be  Admitted  an  Inhabitant. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Voted,  That  this  Report  be  accepted,  &  that  the  said  mr.  Hovey 
be  admitted  an  Inhabitant  &  liave  Leave  to  keep  a  School  accord- 
ingly. 

Complaints  being  made  of  Posts  Set  up  Contrary  to  Law  in 
Shrimptons  Lane  &  one  before  mr.  Hortons  House  near  Olivers 
Bridge. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  make  enquiry  into  the  Affair  &  Prose- 
cute the  Person  who  put  up  the  Post  in  Shrimptons  Lane  &  Order 
the  Owner  of  the  House  at  Olivers  Bridge  to  Appear  next  Wednes- 
day. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  Men  meet  at  Faneuil  Hall  on  Fryday  next 
at  Ten  o' Clock  before  noon. 

Information  being  made  of  a  man  from  Marblehead  who  is  like 
to  prove  a  Charge  — 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  forthwith  Send  him  to  his  Home. 


[293.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Sept.  29.  1742. 
Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  acquaint  the  Proprietors  of  Land 
on  each  Side  of  the  Way  leading  to  the  Fortification  that  as  the 
Town  have  now  Carried  on  the  Pavement  from  the  End  of  the 
former  Paving  unto  that  which  extends  to  the  Fortification  of 
the  same  Breadth  with  the  former  The  Select  Men  Expect  they 
Speedily  Comply  with  their  agreement  to  Pave  the  Remainder  of 
the  said  Street  on  each  Side  of  the  Way. 

Voted,  That  John  Jeffries  &  Jonas  Clarke  Esq",  be  desired  to 
Older  the  Mending  of  the  Posts  at  the  Gate  leading  out  of  the 
Town  at  the  Fortification. 

[294.]  Ordered  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  assize  of 
Bread  at  the  Rate  of  Seventeen  Shillings  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and 
Three  Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushel  1  Allowed  for  Charges,  which 
is  Computed  as  follows.  Viz*. 

oz.  dr. 

of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  4 

Wheaten  3.  6 

House  hold  4.  8 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf        1^  4.  5 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  6.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


363 


Mr.  Fosdick  Informs  that  he  has  finished  the  Paving  at  the  South 
end  &  Prays  that  the  Select  Men  would  See  it  measured. 

Voted,  That  the  Select  men  Attend  that  Service  on  Wednesday 
next,  at  Nine  o'Clock  before  noon. 

[395.]  In  Conformity  to  a  Vote  of  the  Town  for  removing 
the  Towns  Books  &  Papers  to  Faneuil  Hall. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  remove  said  Books  &  Papers 
belonging  to  the  Town  directly  &  that  mr.  Savell  provide  Coal  &c. 
for  the  Select  Men  at  their  meeting  there  on  Wednesday  next. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men  in  Faneuil  Hall  Oct.  13,  1742. 
(being  the  first  time  of  Meeting  there) 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'- 
Capt.  Forsyth 
m*".  Hancock 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Thomas  Jackson  Appearing  &  being  Acquainted  of  his  being 
Chosen  Clerk  of  the  Market  &  the  Votes  of  the  Town  relating  to 
the  same  being  Read  to  him  he  desired  a  Weeks  time  to  Consider 
of  the  same  in  Order  to  give  his  Answer, 

The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'^-  Acquainted  the  Select  [396.]  men 
that  he  had  received  of  Jacob  Wendell  Esq^'  Five  Hundred  Pounds 
old  Tenor,  in  part  of  his  Bonds  given  for  the  Township  he  bought 
of  the  Town. 

Voted  That  Capt  Steel  be  desired  to  Pay  the  same  to  Treasurer 
Wadsworth  and  take  his  Receipt  for  the  same  for  the  Use  of  the 
Fortifications. 

Voted,  That  mr.  John  Savell  Strictly  observe  the  Province  Law 
page  22.  for  warning  Persons  out  of  Town. 

Thomas  Hubbard  Esq"^-  Informs  that  on  the  Sixth  of  August  last 
he  Warned  mr.  Nathan  Prince  out  of  Town  (as  one  of  the  Over- 
seers of  the  Poor)  As  also  on  the  13*^  of  February  last  

Wetherell  from  Cape  Cod. 

Information  being  given  that  William  Pelsne  a  Painter  from 
Salem  is  come  into  this  Town  from  thence  being  a  Person  of  a 
Bad  Character. 

Ordered  That  mr.  Savell  Warn  him  out  of  Town. 

[397.]  Eleazer  Higgins  with  his  Wife  &  Two  Children  being 
come  into  this  Town  from  Truro  —  Ordered  That  mr.  Savell  Warn 
them  out  of  Town,  unless  he  gives  Security. 

As  Also  Eleazer  Vickery  &  five  Children  from  the  same  place. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct.  20.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'- 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

^Ir.  Joseph  Uran  Informing  that  he  &  Company  with  their  En- 
gine was  the  first  at  the  Fire  the  last  night  in  Ann  Street  with  the 


364 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Axe  &  Hook,  Desired  he  might  have  the  Premium  allowed  by  the 
Town. 

Mr.  Lovell  Master  of  the  South  Grammar  School  Informing  that 
the  Stove  belonging  to  the  School  Tvants  repairing. 

Mr.  Cooke  is  desired  to  See  that  such  Repairs  be  made  to  it  as 
is  necessary. 

^[298.]  John  Jeffries  Esq""-  Informing  that  with  mr.  Hancock 
&  some  Genllemen,  they  Visited  the  Town  &  Watch  houses,  & 
found  the  Watchmen  in  most  of  them  very  Negligent  of  their  Duty 
especially  the  Merchants  Watch  on  the  Long  \\  hai  f  where  they 
found  there  had  been  for  Several  niglits  only  One  Arthur  Hill  who 
they  found  a  Sleep  in  his  Cabbin. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  Order  all  the  Watchmen  to  Send  in  (on 
monday  next)  their  Names  &  the  acco*  of  the  Methods  they  pro- 
ceed in,  in  their  Watching. 

Voted,  That  Capt.  Haslom  give  Bond  to  the  Town  Treasurer 
for  Jane  the  Wife  of  William  Taylor  who  he  brought  from  S*. 
Christ",  in  the  Sum  of  One  Hundred  Pounds  to  Indemnify  the 
Town  from  any  Charge  for  live  years  as  the  Law  directs  (and 
mr.  Peter  Cade  is  Accepted  for  his  Bondsman. 

(a  Bond  was  given  accordingly.) 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  provide  Two  pair  of  Brass  Candlesticks 
with  Steel  [299,]  Snuffers  and  a  Poaker  for  the  Town  Use. 

Whereas  the  Select  Men  are  Impowered  by  a  Law  of  this  Town 
to  appoint  Suitable  Persons  to  be  Chimney  Sweepers  in  the  Town 
&  agree  with  ihem  for  Sweeping  the  same. 

Therefore  Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  put  an  Advertisement  in 
the  Publick  news  Papers  to  inform  any  Person  or  Persons  inclining 
to  Undertake  that  Business  that  they  appear  at  the  Select  Mens 
Chamber  at  Faneuil  Hall,  on  either  of  the  Three  Succeeding 
Wednesdays  in  order  to  agree  with  them  Concerning  the  same. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Ocf  25.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m''.  Hancock 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Thomas  Jackson  having  been  Acquainted  with  the  Vote  of 
the  Town,  appointing  him  Cleik  of  the  Market  until  March  next, 
having  Considered  of  the  same  [300o]  Desires  Liberty  until 
monday  next  to  finish  some  affairs  of  his  own  &  then  he  will 
Undertake  that  Service. 

William  Pelsne,  Informs  that  he  came  into  this  Town  from 
Watcrtown  last  June,  and  took  Lodging  at  the  Widow  Rush's  & 
about  Fourteen  Days  since,  removed  to  mr.  Haycock's,  has  left 
his  Wife  &  Children  at  Salem,  He  was  directed  to  Attend  next 
Wednesday. 


At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Oct'.  27.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 


/ 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


365 


Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m'.  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Complaint  being  made  by  mr.  Cooke  that  the  Pavement  before 
Capt.  Jos.  Henderson's  new  House  at  the  South  end,  being  much 
Sunk  Occasioned  by  the  Drain  of  his  Cellar,  which  makes  it  very 
Dangerous  [301.]  for  Carts  &c.  to  pass  —  Ordered,  That  mr. 
Savell  Warn  him  to  Repair  it  immediately. 

Mr.  Francis  Wardell,  Appeared  Desired  that  the  Select  Men 
would  appoint  some  of  their  Brethren  to  Run  the  Line  betweea 
the  Towns  Land  in  Beacon  Street  and  his. 

Voted,  That  messrs.  Jeffries  Hancock  &  Cooke  be  desired  to 
Attend  that  Service. 

Capt.  David  Vickery  Appeard  &  Said  he  had  lately  come  from 
Truro  on  Cape  Cod  &  Desired  to  be  Admitted  an  Lihabitant  of  this 
Town,  he  informed  he  had  brought  to  the  Value  of  Five  Hundred 
Pounds  Old  Tenor  with  him  in  Household  Goods  Chiefly,  and  that 
he  is  Employed  as  a  Master  of  a  Vessell  out  of  this  Town  in  the 
Virginia  Trade  and  hired  a  House  about  Sixteen  Days  ago  in  mr. 
Stamfords  Buildings  at  New  Boston. 

Refer'd  to  next  Wednesday  for  Consideration. 

Thomas  Gibson  appearing  Said  he  came  from  Jamaica  in  a  Scow 
Four  Days  past,  has  been  a  Soldier  there  about  Three  years  was 
[302.]  Born  at  Long  Island,  &  being  very  Sick  &  Weak  Desires 
some  Assistance,  he  has  no  knowledge  of  the  Masters  name  he  came 
in  being  Sick  all  the  Passage. 

The  Select  Men  Apprehending  him  an  object  of  Charity,  ordered 
that  he  be  Recommended  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor  to  be  taken 
Care  of  in  the  Almshouse  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at  the 
Rate  of  Seventeen  Shillings  p.  Bushell  for  Wheat  &  Three  Shil- 
lings &  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  Allowed  for  Charges  which  is  Com- 
puted as  follows.  Viz*. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2.  4 

Wheaten  3.  6 

Household  4.  8 

Six  Penny  Wheaten  Loaf       1^    4.  5 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  3.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq^ 
m^  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[303.]  William  Pelsnc  a  Painter  from  Salem  appeared  to 
know  if  he  might  be  Admitted  an  Inhabitant  of  this  Town,  Upon 
which  it  was  Voted  in  the  Negative  And  Ordered  that  mr.  Savell 
Warn  him  out  of  Town  according  to  Law. 


566 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Capt.  Vickery  Appeared  accordiDg  to  Appointment  last  Wednes- 
day to  know  if  he  might  be  Admitted  an  Inhabitant  of  this  Town, 
And  it  was  Voted  in  the  affirmative,  Provided  he  gave  Bond  with 
Sufficient  Suretys  to  Indemnify  the  Town  as  the  Law  directs. 

Voted,  That  the  Town  Clerk  Copy  out  the  Towns  Vote  for 
Removing  all  the  Papers  &c.  belonging  to  the  Town  &  give  it  to 
the  assessors,  and  acquaint  them  that  the  East  most  Chamber  in 
the  upper  Story  in  Faneuil  Hall  is  appointed  for  them. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  10,  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq"". 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m"".  Hancock 
m'".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[304:.]  Capt.  Eleazer  Darby  appeared  &  Desired  that  the 
Select  Men  would  View  his  Fence  near  Bull  Wharf  which  is  now 
down  and  is  going  to  be  P>ected  anew. 

Voted,  That  mess".  Jeffries  Clarke  &  Cooke  be  a  Committee  to 
View  the  same  and  make  Report  thereon. 

Complaint  being  made  by  mr.  Cooke  that  mr.  Samuel  Coolidge 
formerly  Chaplain  at  the  Castle,  is  now  in  this  Town  &  in  a  Dis- 
tracted Condition  &  very  likely  to  be  a  Town  Charge. 

Voted,  That  mr.  Savell  Warn  him  out  of  Town  according  to 
Law. 

The  Select  Men  taking  into  Consideration  that  the  Watch  of  the 
Town  requires  some  Alterations  for  the  Benefit  of  the  Town. 

Voted,  T^hat  mr.  Jeffries  be  desired  to  draw  up  some  Instructions 
for  the  Watch  men  against  next  Wednesday. 

The  Watch  houses  at  the  Dock  &  Town  House  being  out  of 
Repair  —  Voted  that  mess".  Jeffries  &  Cooke  be  desired  to  get  them 
repaired. 

[305.]  David  Watts  Wife  &  Two  Children  from  Topsham  at 
the  Eastward  have  been  in  Town  about  a  Month,  keeps  at  mr. 
Glins  a  Taylor  is  like  to  become  a  Town  Charge. 

Voted  That  mr.  Savell  Warn  the  said  Watts  and  family  to 
Depart  the  Town,  And  that  he  Prosecute  the  said  Glin  for  not  in- 
forming of  his  receiving  them  into  his  House  according  to  Law. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  15.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
m"".  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

His  Excellency  the  Governour  informing  the  Select  Men  that 
One  Leport  a  French  man,  that  was  formerly  here  is  Returned  to 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


367 


this  Town  again,  and  has  no  Liberty  from  him.  Desired  that  he 
might  be  taken  up  upon  [306.]  The  Law  of  the  Province. 

Mr.  Justice  Hall  &  Hubbard  being  Compkiined  to  of  the  same 
issued  out  tlieir  Warrant  for  Apprehending  him  to  answer  thereto. 

This  Day  was  Sent  to  the  Ahns  house  by  mr.  Cheever,  by  Order 
of  the  Select  men  Anthony  La  Craw  a  Spainard,  who  came  from 
New  found  land  in  Capt.  Tripe  —  having  no  Substance  being  Lame 
to  be  taken  Care  of  at  the  Province  Charge. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov.  17.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeferies  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'', 
m'".  Hancock 
m''.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Mr.  Joseph  Treat  Gunsmith  Appeared  &  Informed  that  Eleazer 
Higgins  with  his  Wife  and  Six  Children  came  from  Truro  about 
Five  Weeks  past  and  Live  in  Capt.  Dowricks  House,  that  he  has 
no  Substance  but  House  hold  Goods  [307.]  and  desired  that  he 
might  be  admitted  an  Inhabitant,  and  the  said  Treat  would  be  his 
Bondsman. 

Information  being  given  that  Capt.  Nath^  Welch  Master  of  the 
Brig*.  Eagle  from  Newfoundland  had  lately  Imported  Several  Pas- 
sengers from  thence  among  whom  One  William  English  was  One 
&  had  not  Reported  them  at  the  Impost  office. 

Voted,  that  the  said  Welch  be  Prosecuted  for  not  Reporting  his 
Passengers  according  to  Law. 

Mem°.  Nov.  15.  1742. 

Liberty  is  hereby  Granted  to  mr.  Peter  Pelham  to  Dig  up  the 
Pavement  &  open  the  Ground  in  Leveretts  Lane  in  Order  to  repair 
the  Drain  running  from  the  House  wherein  he  Dwells  into  the  Com- 
mon Shore,  Upon  Condition  that  he  forth  with  make  good  the 
Ground  &  Pavement  ngain  and  keep  the  same  in  repair  from  time 
to  time  to  the  Satisfaction  of  the  Select  Men. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov^  24.  1742. 

Present  1 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'", 
m'*.  Hancock 
m"".  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[308.]  Mr.  Thomas  Jackson  Clerk  of  the  Market  Appeared 
&  presented  Joseph  Gray  for  the  Acceptance  of  the  Select  men  to 
Sweep  the  Market,  who  was  willing  to  do  that  Service  for  Ten 
Pounds  until  that  time. 

The  Select  Men  left  it  to  the  said  Jackson  to  agree  with  him  on 
the  best  terms. 

Mr.  Ebenezer  Winborn  appeared  in  behalf  of  the  Widow  Dyer 
&  Desire  A  he  might  be  Impowered  in  her  behalf  to  receive  the  Bull 
money  of  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Town. 


3()8 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  give  him  a  Certi6cate  to  receive 
the  same. 

James  Hamilton  a  Soldier  from  Rhode  Island  came  from  there 
about  Twenty  Days  since  is  very  poor,  &  not,  able  to  help  himself 
has  been  a  Soldier  Twenty  years. 

Ordered,  That  mr.  Savell  procure  him  a  pair  of  Shoes  &  Thirty 
Shillings  Old  Tenor  upon  Condition  that  he  depart  the  Province. 

[309.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Nov'.  29.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq^ 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"". 
m^,  Hancock 
m'.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Capt.  Tripe  appeared  according  to  appointment  &  Said  that  the 
Spaniard  named  Le  Craw  Sent  to  the  Almshouse  the  15*^.  instant 
on  the  Province  Charge  by  Capt.  Cheever  was  Ship'd  by  him  here 
in  Boston  to  go  to  Newfoundland  &  back  to  Boston  again  the  10*^. 
of  July  last,  &  on  his  Return  here,  paid  him  his  Wages. 

Mr.  John  Peirce  Master  of  the  Engine  at  the  Westerly  part  of 
the  Town  Informs  that  he  &  his  Company  was  only  the  Engine 
at  the  Fire  at  mr.  Sigourney's  Distill  House  &  Desired  that  they 
might  have  the  Bounty  Allowed  by  the  Town 

Mr.  Andrew  Halyburton  by  his  Petition  to  the  Selectmen,  Ac- 
quainting them  that  he  was  Obliged  to  remove  from  the  Sun 
Tavern  where  he  was  Licenced,  Praying  their  Recommendation 
[310.]  To  the  Justices  of  the  County  of  Suffolk  for  Liberty  of 
keeping  a  Tavern  in  the  House  the  late  Docf.  Boylston  lived,  until 
the  time  of  Granting  Licences  by  Law — They  having  Considered 
the  same  with  the  Pet".  Circumstances  make  no  Objection  to  its 
being  Granted. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  as  Assize  of  Bread  at  the 
Rate  of  Nineteen  Shillings  Old  Tenor  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  and 
Three  Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  Allowed  for  Charges, 
which  is  Computed  as  follows.  Viz*. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2-  1 

Wheaten  3-1 
Household  4-  2 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1*-  2-8 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec'.  8.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
'mr.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[311.]  The  Representatives  of  this  Town,  having  Acquainted 
the  Select  men  with  the  Desire  of  the  Ilonouiabic  IIo;ise  of  Rep- 
resentatives, that  the  Town  would  «'ive  them 


Selectmen's  Minutes,  1742. 


369 


Number  of  Houses  Ware  houses  Negroes  Horses  and  Cows  in 
the  Town  the  doing  of  which  its  thought  will  be  of  Service  to  the 
Town  in  the  present  Valuation. 

Voted,  That  the  Assessors  &  Collectors  of  the  Town  be  desired 
to  take  a  List  of  the  same  as  soon  as  they  can  and  return  it  to  the 
Town  Clerk, 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec'.  14.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

The  Assessors  &  Collectors  according  to  Desire  having  taken  an 
Exact  View  of  the  Town  [313,J  Have  presented  the  following 
acco*.  Viz*. 


Souls. 

Houses. 

Wharves. 

Negroes. 

Horses. 

Cows. 

N°.  1 

1028 

106 

44 

44 

8 

7 

2 

1483 

147 

0 

76 

5 

5 

3 

1255 

127 

11 

105 

16 

4 

4 

1135 

110 

0 

84 

21 

4 

5 

1328 

132 

12 

109 

31 

4 

6 

1363 

142 

15 

115 

31 

5 

7 

1204 

127 

8 

124 

37 

21 

8 

1216 

146 

99 

136 

45 

7 

9 

1264 

139 

8 

165 

47 

9 

10 

1857 

197 

4 

167 

61 

26 

11 

1365 

138 

5 

115 

40 

15 

12 

1884 

208 

0 

134 

76 

34 

16382 

1719 

166 

1374 

418 

141 

Mem*.  The  Negroes  are  Included  in  the  Number  of  16382, 
Souls  but  not  110  in  the  Alms  house  &  36,  in  the  Work  house. 

And  the  Town  Clerk  was  directed  to  make  out  a  fair  Copy 
which  was  accordingly  done  &  the  Assessors  &  Collectors  Signed 
the  underwritten  acco*.  thereof.  Viz*. 

We  the  Subscribers  have  taken  an  Acco*.  of  all  the  Souls, 
Houses,  Ware  houses,  Negroes  [313.]  Horses  &  Cows  within 
the  Town  of  Boston  &  find  they  amount  in  Number  as  is 
respectively  Set  in  the  above  Columns  including  the  familys  of  His 
Excellency  the  Governonr  &  the  Ministers  &  Grammar  School 
Masters  in  the  Town.    We  also  Apprehend  there  is  about  1200 


370 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Widows  included  in  the  above  number  of  Souls  One  Thousand 
whereof  are  in  low  Circumstances  &  a  great  Number  of  other 
Persons  so  poor  that  thev  are  not  Taxed.  Witness  Our  hands  Dec^ 
14.  1742 

Signed       Jacob  Sheafe 
John  Staniford 
Richard  Buckley 
Joshua  Blanchard 
William  Salter 
Jacob  Parker 
Daniel  Pecker 
John  Goldthwait 
Nath^.  Barber* 
Nath^.  Gardner 
William  Fairfield 
Which  was  given  to  the  Representatives  who  with  the  Assessors, 

W^aited  on  the  Com*^^  of  Valuations  &  laid  it  before  them  for 

their  Information. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec^  22.  1742. 

Present 
The  Hon.  John  Jeffries  Esq'. 
Capt.  Forsyth 
mr.  Hancock 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq'^. 
mr.  Cooke 

[314.]  Mr.  Anthony  Hodgson  appearing  Praying  Liberty  to 
Improve  One  Stall  in  the  Market  for  Selling  Cheese  Butter  &  ' 
Flour  Three  Days  in  the  Week  in  Order  to  Supply  the  Inhabitants 
of  the  Town  in  Small  Quantitys  as  Cheap  as  they  can  Buy  by 
Whole  sale  The  Select  men  having  Considered  the  same  &  Ap- 
prehending it  may  be  of  Service  to  the  Town 

Voted  That  Liberty  be  &  hereby  is  Granted  to  the  said  Anthony 
Hodgson  to  make  a  tryal  of  the  above  Commodities  for  one  month 
provided  they  be  Imported  by  him  or  his  Friends  so  as  not  to 
break  in  on  the  Laws  of  the  Market,  Paying  Twenty  Shillings  Old 
Tenor  to  the  Town  p  month,  &  that  he  Improve  Number  Eight. 

CoP.  Hill  Informs  that  a  Negro  man  belonging  to  mr.  John 
Grover  of  Pullen  point  but  now  of  this  Town,  whom  the  said 
Grover  has  freed,  hath  been  in  the  Alms  house  for  a  year  past  at 
the  Towns  Charge,  The  Select  men  advise  that  the  said  Grover 
be  Prosecuted  in  the  Law  for  the  Charges  that  hath  Arisen  upon 
the  said  Negro  in  the  Almshouse 

[315.]  Eliz".  Young  who  came  into  this  Town  about  Three 
Weeks  past,  from  Rhode  Island  &  belongs  to  New  York  being  very 
poor  &  big  with  Child  and  her  Husband  gone  to  Sea  — Voted  That 
She  be  Recommended  to  the  Overseers  of  the  Poor  to  be  taken 
into  the  Almshouse  at  the  Charge  of  the  Province  being  a  Stranger. 

Mr.  Samuel  Wethered  presented  a  Petition  to  the  Select  men. 
Praying  that  they  would  Recommend  him  to  the  Governour  & 
Council  for  Licence  to  keep  a  Tavern  in  the  House  of  Gillam 
Phillips  Esq^  on  the  North  Side  of  the  Town  House  (being  Obliged 


Selectmen's  IiIinutes,  1742. 


371 


to  remove  from  the  place  wliere  he  was  last  Licenced)  until  the 
Usual  time  for  G  ranting  of  Licences  —  The  Select  men  having  no 
Objection  thereto. 

Voted  That  a  Certificate  be  given  accordingly. 

At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  Men,  Dec^  24.  1742. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq"*, 
mr.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

[316.]  Upon  Reading  the  Petition  of  Peter  Faneuil  Esq'.  & 
Thirty  five  others  received  this  Day  Desiring  a  Town  Meeting  to 
be  called  to  farther  Represent  to  the  Hon^^*".  House  of  Representa- 
tives now  Setting  the  Distressing  Circumstances  of  the  Town  & 
Iheir  inability  to  Pay  the  Tax  now  Apportioned  by  them  in  Order 
to  obtain  some  Relief  in  the  Affair. 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  issue  forth  a  Warrant  directed 
to  the  Constables  of  Boston,  In  His  Majesty's  name  Requiring  them 
forthwith  to  Warn  all  the  Free  holders  and  other  Inhabitants  of  the 
Town  of  Boston  duly  Qualified  as  the  Law  directs  to  Convene  at 
Faneuil  Hall  upon  Monday  the  Twenty  Seventh  Day  of  December 
instant  at  Two  o'Clock  in  the  afternoon  then  &  there  to  Consider 
of  a  Petition  of  Several  of  the  Inhabitants  of  said  Town  for 
making  a  further  Representation  of  the  Distressing  Circumstances 
of  the  Town  &  their  Inability  to  Pay  the  Tax  now  laid  on  them  by 
the  Hon*"^^.  House  of  Representatives  in  Order  to  Obtain  some 
Redress  in  the  Affair. 


[317.]    At  a  Meeting  of  the  Select  men,  Dec^  29.  1742. 

Present 
Capt.  Forsyth 
Jonas  Clarke  Esq', 
mr.  Hancock 
mr.  Cooke 
Capt.  Steel 

Ordered,  That  the  Town  Clerk  post  up  an  Assize  of  Bread  at  the 
Rate  of  Nineteen  Shillings  Old  Tenor  p.  Bushel  for  Wheat  &  Three 
Shillings  &  Six  pence  p.  Bushell  allowed  for  Charges,  which  is 
Computed  as  follows,  Viz*. 

Of  Penny  White  Loaf  2-  1 

Wheaten  3-  1 

House  hold  4-  2 

Six  penny  Wheaten  Loaf  1^-    2-  8 


[The  printed  volume  is  closed  at  this  point  for  convenience.  — 
W.  H.  W.] 


I 


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INDEX  OF  NAMES. 


Abbot,  153,  312,  213,  223,  273. 
Acton,  148. 

Adams,  15,  25,  28,  41,  65,  70,  84,  97,  129, 161, 

188,  190,  194,  195,  208,  221,  222. 
Addington,  238. 
Adlington,  323. 
Albuoy,  312. 

{Allen,  7,  48,  243,  245,  297,  298,  309,  332,  337, 
340,  356,  359. 
Alleyn,  55. 
AUin,  18. 
Alley,  Bakers,  282. 
Battery,  67. 
Paddeys,  130. 
Peines,  309. 
Peirces,  255.  • 
Pierces,  130. 
Salutation,  360. 
Scottows,  67. 
Alleyn,  see  Allen. 
AUin,  see  Alleyn. 
Ames,  64. 
Angler,  93,  94. 
j  Andersen,  117. 
/  Anderson,  121,  299. 
Andover,  320. 
Annapolis,  299. 
Annapolis  Royal,  45. 
I  Apthorp,  178,  219. 
I  Apthrop,  347. 
{  Arbuthnot,  129. 
I  Arbuthnott,  360. 

Arraitage,  1,  2,  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13, 
14,  15,  16,  17, 18,  19,  20,  21,  22,  23,  24,  25, 
26,  27,  28,  29,  30,  32,  33,  34,  35,  36,  37,  38, 
39,  41,  42,  43,  44,  45,  46,  47,  48,  49,  50,  51, 
52,  53,  54,  55,  56,  57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  62,  63, 
64,  65,  68,  69,  70,  71,  72,  73,  74,  75,  76,  77, 
78,  79,  80,  81.  82,  83,  84,  85,  86,  87,  88,  89, 
90,  91,92,  93,  94,  95,  96,  97,  98,  99,  100, 
101,  102,  103,  104,  105,  106,  107,  108,  109, 
110,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115,  117,118,119, 
120,  121,  123,  124,  1-25,  12t),  127,  128,  129, 
131,  132,  133,  134,  135,  136,  137,  138,  139, 
140,  141,  142,  143,  144,  145,  140,  147,  148, 
149,  150,  151,  152,  153,  154,  155,  156,  157, 
158,  159,  160,  162,  163,  164,  165,  166,  167, 
169,  170,  171,  172,  173,  174,  175,  176,  177, 
178,  179,  180,  181,  182,  183,  184,  185,  186, 
187,  188,  189,  190,  191,  192,  193,  194,  195, 
196,  197,  198,  199,  200,  201,  202,  203,  204, 
205,  206,  207,  209,  210,  211,  212,  213,  214, 
215,  216,  217,  218,  219,  220,  221,  222,  223, 
224,  226. 

Arnault,  355. 

Arnold,  3,  7. 

Ashley,  67,  130,  203. 

Atkins,  61,  339. 

Attleborough,  7. 

Atwood,  338. 

Auchmuty,  27,  72. 

Austin,  67,  183. 

Avery,  9. 

Aves,  256. 

Ayres,  147, 148. 

Babbidge,  156,  160,  275,  307. 

Bacon,  82,  83  85,  86,  89,  93,  90,  100, 104. 

Bagnall,  10,  172,  240. 


(  Bailey,  207. 
\  Baily,  62. 

Baker,  4, 5,  69, 104, 121, 151, 152, 168, 217, 218, 
221,  238,  248,  257,  258,  296,  331,  338,  339, 
342. 

Ball,  129,  818. 

Ballard,  331,  339. 

Band,  286. 

Bangs,  198, 

Banister,  14, 15,  200,  206. 
Bant,  196. 

Barbadoes,  91,  107,  304. 

Barber,  9,  87,  114, 149,  239,  275,  320,  326,  361, 

360,  370. 
Barker,  161,  260,  296,  339. 
Barlow,  36. 

Barnard,  20,  61,  155,  156,  158,  159,  179,271, 

284,  339,  340,  361. 
Barrel,  78. 
Barron,  197,  210. 
Barllet,  5,  15,  16,  48,  49,  322. 
Bass,  66,  69,  107,  140,  149,  161. 
Basset,  152,  322,  338. 
Batt,  139. 
Battery,  The,  234. 

North,  223,  226,  257,  277,  290,  292, 

294,  295,  299,  333,  336. 
South,  65,  204,  226,  314. 
Bay  Casco,  18,  69,  85,  198,  288. 

Massachusetts,  122,  218,  225,  336. 
Beairsto,  332. 
Bearsto,  337. 
Beale,  229. 
Beard,  9,  10. 
Bearsto,  see  Beairsto. 
Bcauchamp,  200. 
\  Beaudre,  285. 
}  Bcaudry,  285,  337. 
Beauford,  84. 

Bcdgood,  25,  161,  221,  222,  228,  276,  326. 
Beekman,  105,  174. 
Beokraore,  269. 

)  Beer,  5,  295. 

)  Beers,  339. 

Belcher,  11,  14,  17,  70,  95,  117,  126,  130,  164, 

304,  338. 
Belfast,  317,  320. 
Belknap,  5. 
Bell,  136,  254. 
Beney,  216. 

Bennet,  106. 

Bennett,  300. 
Bentley,  5,  296,  339. 
Bernaudas,  288,  289,  312, 
Berry,  09,  105,  106,  276,  324. 
Berwick,  359. 
Bethune,  148. 
Betsilke,  222. 
Bcltesly,  308, 
Bickmore,  117. 
Bickncr,  129,  249. 

Bill,  13,  53,  54,  130,  203,  248,  254,  258,  29», 

Billings,  164,  193,  197,  202,  205,  224. 

Birch;  138,  245,  285,  337. 

Bisby,92. 

Bishop,  167. 

Bissell,  45. 

Blair,  345. 

Blake,  6,  104,  111,  202,  204,  207,  210,  254,  361. 


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Blanchard,  25,  29, 116, 134, 161, 168, 187, 220, 
222,  240,  252,  274,  276,  284,  323, 326, 370. 

Blanchcr,  55,  63. 

Blauchard,  323. 
Blanford,  84. 
Blewets,  294. 
Blowers,  324,  327. 
Boardman,  112,  130,  161. 
Bollao,  330,  .331. 
Bouning,  209. 
Bonus,  361. 

Bonyat,  314,  343. 

Bonyet,  200. 

Bonyot,  200,  201. 
Boone,  67,  130,  202. 
Borland,  25,  161,  222,  276,  327,  355. 
Bosch,  212,  240. 

Boston,  1,  2,  5,  6,  8,  9,  10,  11,  13,  16,  17,  18, 
20,  21,  22,  23,  24,  26,  28,  29,  30,  31, 
34,  37,  38,  40,  49,  50,  55,  56,  59,  60, 
61,  63,  64,  65,  66,  68,  69,  70,  71,  73, 
76,  79,  81,  82,  83,  84,  86,  87,  88,  89, 
92,  94,  95,  97,  101,  102,  103,  105, 


106, 

107, 

110, 

111, 

112, 

•116,  118, 

120, 

121, 

122, 

124, 

125, 

126,  127, 

128, 

129, 

131, 

134, 

135, 
147, 

137,  138, 

139, 

140, 

143, 

146, 

149,  150, 

151, 

152, 

153, 

156, 

157, 
166, 

159,  161, 

162, 

163, 

164, 

165, 

167,  169, 

171, 

172, 

173, 

174, 

175. 

179,  181, 

185, 

187, 

189. 

190,  191, 

193,  194, 

195, 

199, 

202, 
214, 

204, 

205, 

206,  207, 

209, 

211, 

218, 

219, 

220,  221, 

223, 

224, 

225, 

226, 
238, 

227, 

228,  233, 

235, 

236, 

237, 

239, 

240,  241, 

244, 

245, 

247, 

248, 

251, 

252,  254, 

264, 

274, 

270, 

279, 

?80, 

281,  290, 

291, 

292, 

296, 

300, 

Soi, 

302,  303, 

305, 

306, 

308, 

310, 

311, 

312,  313, 

315, 

316, 

317, 

318, 

322, 

323,  324, 

325, 

328, 

329, 

334, 

336, 

341,  344, 
357,  359, 

345, 

352, 

353, 

354, 

355, 

360, 

368, 

369, 

371. 

New,  365. 

Boucher,  22,  31. 
Bourdeaux,  343. 
Bourke,  327,  331,  334. 
Bovey,  77. 
Bowdoin,  256. 
Bowen,  300,  314. 
Bowler,  15. 

Bowman,  1,  67,  258,  262,  263,  265. 
Boyd,  4,  9,  20,  178,  236. 
Boydell,  68. 
Boves,  129. 

Boylslou,  48,  57,  65,  168,  196,  20O,  213,  255, 
368. 

Boylstone,  193. 

Bylstone,  197. 
Bracket,  339. 
Bradford,  45. 
Brandon,  51,  191,  200,  207. 
Brantrcy,  48,  277,  288. 
Breck,  237. 
Brceden,  20. 

Brewer,  01,  138,  313,  339. 
Brewster,  189. 
Briant,  312. 

Bryant,  133,  162,  215,  216,  244. 
Bridewell,  45,  351. 
Bridge,  67. 

Clap,  75. 

County,  12,  73,  75,  79. 
Draw,  134,  136,  153,  197. 
O  rover's,  30. 

Mill,  3,  145,  147,  173,  251,  300. 
Oliver's  310,  347,  362. 
Swing,  20,  47. 
Bridgewater,  322. 
Bridgham,  107,  140,  142,  187. 
Bright,  331. 
Brintnal,  205. 
Brintnall,  10,  HO. 
Brisco,  202. 


Bristol,  47,  173.  206,  212,  258,  259,  260,  261, 

266,  268,  303,  358. 
Bromfield,  22,  25,  31,  53,  55,  153,  161,  185,  189, 
221,  222,  243,  245,  275,  276,  297,  298,  325, 
327,  347. 
Brookline,  27,  48. 
Brooklin,  57,  62,  63. 

Brown,  5,  37,  126,  129,  250,  258,  271,  273, 
284,  289,  295,  296,  319.  331,  338,  339,  340, 
350,  361. 
Browne,  39. 
Browning,  191. 
Browneil,  159. 
Brunswick,  188,  290. 
Bryan,  244,  316,  334. 
Bryant,  see  Briant. 
Buddy,  33. 

Buckley,  9,  24,  148,  160,  221,  275,  326,  370. 
Bulhnch,  83,  278,  347,  348. 
Bulkley,  25. 
Bunker,  197. 
Burbank,  331,  338. 

Burck,  178,  269. 

Burke,  331. 
Burlington,  85. 
Burnell,  88. 
Burt,  254. 
Burton,  3. 

Buryingplace,  North.  32,  118,  173,  179,  230, 
289,  294,  349,  355. 

Old,  23,  53,  54,  111,  112, 116, 
136,  168,  187,219,284,286. 

Bouth,  23,  29,  37,  38,  78,  80, 
104,  105,  116, 118,  134, 154, 
170,  172,  219,  247,  286. 

Bushel,  356. 

Butler,  130,  153,  191,  197,  202,  204,  208,  210, 
21 1,  238,  23H,  240,  243,  309,  312,  320,  356. 

Buttolph,  29,  202,  269,  289,  292. 

Byles,  55,  63,  115,  185, 196,1.39,  240,  243,  245 
253,  264,  280,  293,  355,  358,  359. 

Bylestone,  see  Boylston. 


Cade,  364. 

Calef,  63,  178,  269,  316. 
Caless  48. 

Cambridge,  53,  84,  137,  313. 
Campbell,  64,  286,  309. 
Cannoe,  78. 
Canso,  342,  355,  356. 
Cape  Ann,  342. 

Breton,  200,  201,  342,  356. 
Cod,  187,  285,  309,  363,  365. 
Francois,  200,  356. 
Capen,  185. 
(  Carall.  3. 
{  Carrall,  3. 
(  Carrell,  3. 

<  Carnel,  271. 

I  Carnell,  277. 

Carnes,  230,  276. 
I  Cams,  277. 
Carolina,  45,  319. 

Carolina,  North,  7,  44,  45,  55,  63,  90,  92,  167, 
206, 215,  319. 
South,  202,  260,  261,  279. 

Carr,  320. 
Carrall,  see  Carall. 
Carrell,  sec  Carrall. 
Carter,  85,  272. 
Carver,  361. 
Casno,  67,  172,  197,  210. 
Castle,  William,  11,  17,  308. 
Caswall,  22. 

<  Caverley,  130. 
I  Caver ly,  .360. 

Chambers,  58,  59,  77,  180,  231,  233,  253,  283, 

284,  i;88,  308. 
Chamberlain,  87. 

Chandler,  67,  147,  156,  182,  187,  240,  285. 
Charito.  107. 

Charlostown,  6,  37, 162,  205,  288. 
Charnock,  113,  203. 


Index  of  Names. 


375 


i  Chauncey,  4. 

)  Chauncy,  115,  185,  347. 

Checkley,  8,  29,  53,  54,  G6,  132,  171,  185,  241, 
347,  348. 

Cheevcr,  0,  24,  87,  149,  160,  170,  221,  275,  326, 

367,  3G8. 
Chelsea,  171,  172,  322. 
Child,  62,  63,  116,  130. 
Church,  Brattle  Street,  123,  125. 
Church,  Morlh,  348. 

CM,  58,  59. 

Trinity,  105,  170,  285,  337. 

Cinae,  3. 

r  Clark,  5,  22,  25,  31,  33,  44,  45,  61,  63,  112, 
130,  172,  174,  240,  207,  268, 290,  294,  295, 
i        296,  308,  309,  316,  317, 318,  319,  338,  339, 

349,  355,  358,  361. 

I  Clarke,  1,  2,  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 
15,  16,  17,  18,  19,  20,  21,  22,  23,  24,  25, 
26,  27,  28,  30,  31,  32,  33,  34,  36,  37,  38, 
40,  41,  42,  43.  44,  45,  46,  47,  48,  49,  50, 
52,  54,  55,  56,  57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  62,  63, 
64,  65,  66,  68,  69,  70,  71,  72,  73,  74,  75, 
76,  77,  78,  79,  80,  81,  82,  83,  84,  85,  86, 
87,  88,  89,  90,  9),  92,  93,  94,  95,  96,  97, 
98,  99,  100,  101,  102,  103, 104,  105,  106, 
107,  108, 109,  110,  111,  112,  113,  115, 118, 
119,  120,  121, 123,124,  125,  126,127,128, 
129,  131, 132,  133, 134, 135, 138, 139, 140, 
141,  142,  144,  145,  146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 
151,  152,  153,  154,  155,156,157,158,160, 
161,  162,  163,  164,  165,  166, 167,  163, 170, 
171,  174,  175,  176,  177, 178, 180, 181,  182, 
183,  184,  185,  186,  187, 188,  189,190,191, 
1U2,  193,  194,  195,  196, 197, 198, 199,  i;00, 

201,  202,  203,  204, 205,  206, 207, 209,  210, 
211,  212,213,  214, 215,216,217,218,  219, 
220,  221,  222,  223, 224,225,  226,  227,  228, 
229,  230,  231,  232,  233,234, 235,237,  238, 
239,  240,241,242,243,  244,  245,  246,  247, 
248,  249,  250,  251,  252, 253, 254,  255,  256, 
257,  258,  259, 260,261,262,263,  264,  265, 
266,  267,268,  269,  270,271,272,  273,  274, 
275,  276,  277,  278,  279, 280,  281,  282,  283, 
284,  286,  288,  289,  290.  291,  292,  293,  294, 
297,  298,  299,  300,  301,302,  303,  304,  306, 
307,  309,  310,311,  312,313,  314,  315,  316, 
317,  318,  319,  320, 321, 322,  323,  324,  325, 
326,  327,  32S, 329,330,332,  333,  334,  337, 
340,  342,  343,  344, 345,  346,  347,  348,  349, 

350,  351, 352, 353,354,  355  356,  337,  358, 
359,  360,  361, 362,  364,  365,  366,  367,  368, 
369,  370,  371. 

Clear,  222,  .360. 
Clee,  206. 

Clements,  203,  225. 

Clough,  37,  124,  145,  146,  148,  154,  180,  182, 

192,  216,  223,  241,  242,  244,  252. 
Cobbet,  109. 
Cochreans,  120. 
Cochreau,  67. 

Coffin,  35,  58,  59,  79,  112,  231,  237,  279,  289. 

Cole,  82,  278. 

Coliings,  256. 

Collins,  316,  335,  360. 
fCoUison,  121. 
Collson,  1,  2,  3,  4,  6,  7,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13,  14, 
15, 16, 17, 18, 19,  20,  21,  22,  23, 25,  26,  27, 
28,  29,  30,  34,  35,  36,  38,  40,  53,  54,  55, 
57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  62,  63,  64,  65,  66,  68, 
69,  73,  74,  75,  76,  80,  81,  82,  85,  87,  88, 
91,  92,  93,  94,  95,  96,  97,  98,  99,  100,  101, 
102, 103,  104,  105, 106, 110, 112, 114,  115, 
116,  117,  118,  119,  120, 121, 123, 124,  126, 
129,  132,  133,  134,  135, 136, 137, 138,  139, 
140,  141,  146,  147,  148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 
15;3,  154,  155,  156,  157,  161,162,  163,  164, 
167,  169,  170,  171,  172,  173, 174, 175,  177, 
178,  179,  180,  181,  182,  183, 184, 185,  186, 
187,  189,  190,  191, 196, 197, 199, 200,  201, 

202,  203,  201,  205,  206,  207,  209,  210,  211, 
213,  222,  223,  224,  22£;,  245,  290, 291,  295. 

.Colson,  139,  167,210. 
Collony,  330. 


Collop,  307. 

Colinau,  63,  65,  239,  267,  299. 
Colson,  Bee  Colison. 

Common,  The,  5,  7,  14,  15,  35,  73,  78,  80,  81, 
102,  HI,  112,  119,  129,  141,  163,  170,  176, 
180,  186,  192,  200,  207,  225,  228,  229,  230, 
259,  280,  285,  287,  300,  333,  336,  353. 

Compton,  123,  125. 

Corarin,  350. 

Condy,  243,  245. 

Connecticut,  13,  63,  69,  79,  317. 

Couoneie,  340. 

Conyer,  246,  247. 
Cook,  47,  107,  283,  333. 
Cooke,  45,  50,  52,  71,  227,  228,  229,  230,  231, 
232,  233,  234,  235,  236,  237, 2.38,  239,  241, 
242,  243,  244,  245,  246,  247,  248, 249,  250, 
251,  252,  253,  254,  255,  256,257,258,259, 
260,  261  262,  263,  264,  205, 26G, 267,  268, 
2G9,  270,  271,  272,  273,  274,275,276,277, 
278,  279,  280,  281,  282,  2S3,  284, 286,  238, 
290,  291,  222,  293, 294,  297, 298, 299,300, 
301,  303,  304,  306, 307,  308,309,310,311, 
312,  313,  314,  315, 316,  317,318,319,320, 
321 ,  323,  324,  325,  327,  328,  329,  330, 331, 
332,  333,  334,  336,  337,  340, 341 ,  342,  343, 
344,  345,  346,  :'47,  348,  349,  350, 35 1 , 352, 
353,  354,  355,  356,  357,  358,  559,  300,  361, 
362,  363,  364,  3G5,  366,  367,  368, 369,370, 
371. 

Cooksou,  230,  277,  349. 

Coolidge,  3GG. 

Cooper,  185,  297,  347. 

Cordis,  130,  222. 

Cork,  33,  77. 

Corner,  Haliowell's,  319. 

Cornhill,  108,  109,  128,  130,  158,  254,  293. 

Cornuch,  206. 

Corsser,  294. 

Cossett,  342. 

Cotta,  191,  197,  203,  208,  210,  339. 

County  of  Essex,  71. 

Suffolk,  6,  8,  37,  38,  60,  61,  65,  83, 
92,  103,  110,  120,  144,  151,  161, 
165,  169,  175,  178, 179,  189,  236, 
280,  291,  293,  296,  340,  341,  368. 

Courprie,  201. 

Courser,  113. 

Court  Gibbins's,  139,  323. 

half  Square,  238,  249. 

Mitiot's,  309. 
Coutanch,  44. 
Cove,  Tarqualin,  85. 

Cowdroy,  35,  .36,  44,  48, 129, 132,  169,  173,180, 

185,  191,  216,  227,  .306,  344,  360. 
Cowell,  67,  138,  206,  309,  312,  360. 
Cowley,  258,  261,  284. 
Coy,  142. 

Cradock, 190,  202,  359. 

(  Craft,  82,  89,  100. 

}  Crafts,  271,  284,  332,  333,  340. 
Craig,  109. 
Craigie,  288. 
Cramp,  261. 
Cramshaw,  79. 
Crauford,  9. 
Crawford,  15. 
Creek  Mill,  216. 
Crocker,  9, 
Crosman,  270. 

Cross,  75,  76,  78,  117,  121,  346. 
Crowell,  276. 
Cunningham,  269,  291. 
Curley,  327. 

Curtice,  9, 117,  121,  249,  316. 

Curtis,  18,  203,  225. 
Cushing,  22,  31,  35,  50,  53,  55,  185,  238,  243, 

245,  273,  297,  347,  351. 
Cushman,  93. 
Cutler,  83,  192,  252,  278. 

Dabney,  299. 
Dakin,  206. 
Danforth,  84. 


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Darby,  368. 
Darnard,  356. 

\  Darrel,  268. 

I  Darrell,  7,  45,  266. 

Davis,  16,  19,  27.  36,  47,  81,  82,  83,  85,  86,  88, 
89,  100,  108,  140,  141,  188,  191,  204,  205, 
209,  303,  327,  361. 

Day,  179,  360. 

Deacon,  328,  329. 

Deal,  34,  130. 

Debuke,  109,  130. 

Dcchczeau,  202,  254. 

Decoster,  276. 

Dedhara,  224,  233,  244. 

Deerfield,  37,  39,  56,  242. 

l)e  iauire,  314. 

Demeiry,  295. 

Demoul'ne  314. 

Dennie,  19,  47,  68,  75,  150,  358. 
Dennison,  212,  266. 

Deling,  22,  25,  32,  33,  47,  137,  161,  189,  357. 

Deschares,  254. 

Desbee,  350,  351. 

Desbons,  217. 

Devenport,  54. 

Dickey,  291. 

Dilarue,  2 1 6. 

Dixon,  58,  269. 

Dock,  Tbe,  13,  17,  51,  61,  121,  122,  182,  191, 
283,  308,  335,  339,  358,  366. 
Oliver's,  249. 

Town,  21,  37,  55,  65,  82,  164,  172,  182, 
184, 239, 243,  249,  273,  344,  359,  360. 
Dogan,  299. 
Dou'get,  40,  43. 

Dolbcaro,  128,  181,  212,  213,  223. 
Donill,  299. 
Donneval,  96. 
Dorby,  70,  138. 

Dorebcster,  120,  138,  147,  156,  180,  185,  269, 

313,  320,  351. 
Dorr,  24. 

Doubleday,  193, 194,  296,  339. 
Douglass,  20,  104,  144,  147,  163,  192,  241,  282, 
297. 

Dowell,  5,  295,  339. 
Dowing,  270. 

Dovvnc,  161,  222,  275,  276,  325,  326. 

Downcs,  The,  33,  34. 

Downing,  270,  271,  277,  308. 

Dowrick,  367. 

Dowse,  181. 

Draper,  22. 

Drilliugwater,  19. 

Driscoll,  54. 

Drowne,  199,  254,  346. 

Dudding,  130,  202. 

Dudley,  64,  71,  126,  165,  188,  293. 

Dudwoit,  342,  343. 

Dumarcsq,  338. 

Dummer,  184. 

Dumore,  259. 

Duncan,  276. 

Dunham,  88. 

Dunlop,  9,  15. 

Dunstable,  97. 

Dunworth,  109,  192. 

Dupeo,  14,  21,  67,  130,  172,  212,  240. 

Duquc,  212. 
Durh.-ira,  61,  339. 
Dwight,  -254,  306,  307,  310. 

Dyar,  340. 

Dyer,  27, 177,  367. 

Dyre,  58,  75,  76, 157,  161.  171,  212,  222,  237, 
246,  276,  327. 

Earl,  237. 

Earle,  37, 118,  234,  273,  281,  287,  331,  338. 
Ea8tham,309. 
(  Eastwick,  347. 

{  Eastwickc,  1,  2,  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 

(  14,  19. 
Eayres,  161. 
Kdcs,  5,  296,  331,  339. 


Edgar  Town,  88,  93. 

Edmonds,  152. 

Edmunds,  338. 
Edwards,  130,  197,  265,  288. 
Eliot,  25,  124,  142,  288. 
Eliston,  344. 
Ellard,  158. 
Ellis,  339. 

Emroes,  l71,  284,  340. 
Emmons,  29,  360. 
England,  181. 
English,  308,  367. 
Eustatia,  31,  342. 
Eustus,  62,  340. 
Evans,  344. 

Everill,  32,  37,  53,  64,  83,  86,  88,  89,  97,08,99, 
101,  103,  126,  131,  134,  143,158,  163,164, 
165,  171,  182,  211,  228,  344. 

Everton,  57,  309. 

Eyre,  276,  309. 

Fairfield,  252,  370. 
Fairscrvice,  i21,  249. 
Falmouth.  18. 

Faneuil,  21,  137,  246,  247,  252,  268,  291,  297, 

347,  336,  359,  360,  371. 
Farnura,  9,  01,  87,202. 
Farrington,  288,  289. 

Fayerw  eather,  2,  24,  39,  40,  65,  82,  83,  94,  127, 
160, 194, 195, 221, 251, 275,301, 303, 326, 353. 
Featherston,  304,  345,  347. 
Felsted,  23.  28. 
Fereton,  318. 

i  Ferry,  Winisimet.  47,  68. 

i  Winnisimet,  72,  77, 156,  306. 

Fettcs,  240. 
Feveryear,  88. 
Filden,  55. 
Finney,  81. 

Fisher,  11,  14,  104,  144, 182, 186,  202, 203, 235, 

254,  316. 
Fitch,  43,  162. 
Fitzgerald,  148. 
Fitz-Gibbon,  109,  192. 

Flagg,  12,  82,  83,  84,  85,  89, 93.  104,  203,  308, 

360. 
Fleet.  54. 

Fling.  117, 121,  217,  249. 
Flood,  231,  232,  259,  268. 
Flowers,  160. 
Floyd,  105,  106,  151,  154. 
Fluker,  256,  257. 
Folke,  332. 
Forbes,  264. 
Foreland,  361. 
Forst,  183. 

r  Forsyth,  3,  6, 7,  8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,  15, 18, 
17,  18,  19,  20,  21,  22,  23,  25,  26,  27,  28, 
29,  30,  32,  33,  34,  36,  38,  39  ,  40,  41,  42, 
43,  44,  45,  46,  47,  48,  49,  50,  51,  52,  6.3, 
54,  55,  56,  53,  59,  60,  61,  62,  03,  64,  65, 
66,  68,  70,  72,  73,  74,  75,  76,  78,  79,  «0, 
82,83,  84,  8.3,  86,  87,88,90,91,92,93,95, 
96,  97,  98,  99, 100, 101, 102. 103, 104. 105, 
100,  107, 109  110,  111, 113,115,116,117, 
118,  119,  120,  121,  123, 124,120,  1J7, 129, 
131,  132,  133,  134,  13'>,  136,  137,  138, 139, 
140,  141,  142,  145,  146,  147, 148, 150,  151, 
154,  155,  157,  158,  159,  160, 162,  163, 166, 
167,  172,  173,  174,  175, 176,  177, 178, 180, 

^  183,  184,  185,  186,  187,  188,  189,  190, 191, 
192,  195,  196,  198,  201,  205,  207,  20D.  210, 
214,  217.  218,  219,  220,  221,  223,  224,  225, 
226,  227.  229,  230,  232,  233,  234,  235,  237, 
238,  239.  241,  245,  247,  248,  250,  251,  252, 
253,  255,  256,  257,  238,  239.  260.  262,  265, 
266,  2G8,  269,  270,  272,  27  <,  275,  277, 278, 
280,  282,  287.  283,  289,  290,  297,  298,  299, 
300,  30:?,  :>04,  306,  .309,  310,  311,  312,  313,  ^ 
314,  315,  316,  317,  318,  321,  323,  324,  326, 
340,  341,  343,  350,  331,  352,  355,  356,  337, 
358,  359,  361,  362,  363,  365,  366,  368.  370, 
371. 

.Forsythe,  174. 


Index  of  Names. 


377 


Foedick,  334,  343,  363. 

Foster,  51,  130,  138,  144,  145,  146,  147,  228, 
241,  244,  273,  285,  294,  295,  323,  337,  339. 
Foxcroft,  4,  297. 
Foye,  13,  111,  228,  297,  298. 
France,  342. 
Francis,  90,  344. 
Frazier,  306. 
Freeman,  52,  245. 

<  Friswell,  29. 

(  Frizu-cll,  316. 
Frost,  14,  94,  95. 
Fuller,  139. 
Fullerton.  50. 
Fulton,  07. 

(  Furnace,  269,  316,  334. 
}  Furuass,  262. 

Gale,  222. 
Garaberto,  202. 

Gardner,  117,  121,  224,  237,  238,  327,  346,  370. 

Gaston,  200. 
Gatcomb,  361. 
Gay,  233. 

Gee,  5 :;,  55,  03,  88,  176,  243,  297,  347. 
Georges,  12. 
George  Town,  255. 

Gerrish,  2,  60,  69,  78,  100,  107,  135,  140,  156, 

158,  103,  191,  193,  207,  227,  270,  292,  316. 
Gibant,  92. 

Gibbina,  23,  154,  259,218,  322,  346. 

Gibbon,  34,  53,  167. 

Gibbs,  12,  70,  71,  79,  81,  248,  261. 

Gibson,  25,  365. 

Gilbert,  254. 

Glasire,  237,  238. 

Gliddcn,  152,  257,  259,  277,  290,  294,  295,  299, 

338. 
Glin,  366. 

Glocester,  228,  249. 
Glover,  308. 
God.lard,  120. 
Goffc,  331,  334. 
Gold,  44,  182. 
Goldsmith,  54. 

Goldthwnit,  25,  67,  220,  222,  274,  311,  312,  320, 
323,  32S,  330,  351,  S56,  360,  370. 

Gooch,  105,  170,  322. 

Gooding,  326. 

Goodw  ill,  355. 

Goodwin,  151,  270. 

Gordon,  62,  203. 

Gorham,  79. 

Graham,  360. 

Graingt-r,  54,  67,  203,  308. 

Granary,  The,  10, 25, 30,  31,  44,  45,  47,  64,  71, 
73,  75,  76,  78,  80,  94,  97, 
102,  107,  124,  125,  169,206, 
280,  285. 
North,  169,  228. 

Grant,  64,  253. 
Graton,  310,  311. 

(  Gray,  15,  29,  76,  90,  110,  129,  185,  190,  297, 
I       358, 367. 
(  Grey,  243. 
Great  Britian,  215,  264. 
Greaves,  I2t5,  165. 

(  Green,  7,  29,  63,  65,  67,  82,  123,  125,  130, 
{        134,  262,  298,  300. 
(  Greene,  105. 

Greenleaf,  154,  242,  285,  337. 
Greenough,  152,  257,  258. 
Greenwood,  24, 137,  160,  221,  328. 
Gregory,  196. 
Grey,  sec  Gray. 

Gridley,  130,  204,  244,  278,  282,  287,  313,  316, 

320,  332,  347,  348. 
Griffin,  206,  212. 
Griffith,  217. 
Griggs,  115,  229. 
Grimes,  130,  330. 
Groton,  03,  83. 
G  rover,  277,278,  349,  370. 
Guadalupa,  855. 


Guinea,  187. 
Gunter,  54. 
Gutteridge,  51,  380. 
Guy,  350. 
Gwin,  189. 

Haislup,  124,  130,  140,  141,  237,  289,  290,  303, 
309. 

Haldain,  131,  169. 
Haley,  48,  179. 

Hall,  4,  25,  47,  59,  65,  70,  72,  81,  84,  108, 109, 
115,  117,  16it,  161,  195,  222,  247,  248,  251, 
260,  261,  262,  265,  267,  276,  278,  301,  303, 
326,  367. 

Hall,  Faneuil,  .362,  363,  364,  366,  371. 

Hallowell,  339. 

Halsey,  87,  239,  309,  312. 

Haly burton,  129,  308. 

Hamilton,  45,  77,  294,  358. 

Hamock,  130,  350. 

Hancock,  52,  72,  119,  120,  172,  173,  192,  198, 
217,  227,  228,  229,  230,  231,  232,  235,  238, 
237,  238,  239,  240,  241,  242,  243,  244,  246, 
247,  248,  2  ,0,  251,  252,253,  251,255,256, 
257,  258,  259,  260,  261,  262,  263,  264,  265, 
266,  267,  268,  269,  270,  271,  272,  273,  274, 
275,  276,  277,  278,  279,  28  ),  281,  232,  283, 
284,  286,  288,  289,  290,  291,  292,  293,  294, 
297,  298,  299,  300,  301,302,303,304,306, 
.307,  308,  309,  310,  311,312,313,314,315, 
316,  317  ,  319  ,  320,  321,  322  ,  323,  324,  325, 
326,  327,  328,  329,  330,  331,  332,  333,  3  ;4, 
337,  340,  341,  342,  343,  344,  ,345,  346,  347, 
318,  349,  350,  351,  352,  353,  354,  355,  356, 
357,  358,  359,  360,  361,  362,  363,  364,  365, 
366,  367,  368,  369,  370,  371. 

Hardcastlc,  320. 

Harley,  5,  25S. 
Harman,  282,  292. 
Harmon,  282. 

Harney,  117, 178,  335. 

Harper,  39,  130. 

Harratt,  308. 

Harris,  20,  107, 160,  203. 
Harslora,  322. 
Haslom,  321,  364. 

Hart,  24. 

Hartley,  339. 

Hartshorn,  76,  222. 

Harvey,  66,  69,  107,  130,  142,  147,  149,  150, 

151,  202,  344. 
Harwich,  245,  262. 
Harwood,  77. 

Hasey,  10,  32,  74,  85,  105,  106,  145. 

Haslom,  see  Harslom. 

Hastings,  239,  1:76. 

Hatch,  0,  47,  245,  350. 

Hawke,  315. 

Haws,  82. 

Hay,  67. 

Haycock,  364. 

Hayes,  254. 

Hay  ward,  117, 121,  149. 
Head,  348. 
Heal,  301. 
Hcarsey,  238. 

Heath,  56,  58,  59,  60,  61,  66,  87,  138,  175,  190, 

194. 
Hedge,  13. 

Hclyer,  130,  133,  324. 

Henchman,  24,  160,  186,  187,  188,  189,  194, 
195,  200,  221,  251,  260,  266,  276,  290,  301, 
303,  353. 

Henchmen,  222. 
Henderson,  260,  261,  365. 

Henley,  53,  66,  68,  112,  114,  119,  132,  169. 

Henly,  290,  353. 
Henry,  298,  300,  301. 
Hcnshaw,  14,  130,  203. 
Hcrault,  303 
Howes,  15,  139,  199. 
Hicks,  283,  285,  344,  349,  351. 
Hickling,  46,  92. 
Uickmaa,  361. 


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Higgins,  124,  125,  273,  347,  363,  367. 
Highway,  The,  2,  10,  12,  23,  32,  35,  38,  41,  63, 

63,  65,  74,  75,  80,  85,  liiO,  138,  180,  234. 
Hill,  130,  155,  161,  167,  222,  235,  240,  245,  271, 

275,  276,  281,  285,  289,  298,  325,  327,  350, 

351,  364,  370. 
Hill,  Beacon,  283,  299,  314. 

Fort,  142,  171,  174,  208,  212,  216,  226, 231, 

233,  234,  235,  236,  238,  279. 
Shrimptons,  75. 
Hillcr,  249,308. 
Hincke,  30. 
Hinckley,  48,  260,  261. 
Hinds,  260,  261. 
Hiiigham,  229,  351. 
Hinsdell,  242. 

Hoar,  206,  261,  266,  279,  303. 
Hobbs,  77. 
Hodgson,  130,  370. 

Holbrook,  138,  237,  249,  250,  286,  292,  349, 

351. 
Holden,  269. 

Holland,  141,  143,  164,  275,  304. 
HoUiraau,  331. 
Holmes,  88,  130. 
Holt,  255. 

Holyoke,  88,  139,  206,  210,  237,  251. 
Homer,  61. 

Horaes's  Hole,  88,  89,  90,  92,  93. 

Hood,  21,  6-',  340. 

Hooker,  53,  55,  283,  286,  320,  341. 

Hooper,  115,  215,  226,  334,  347,  348. 

Hooton,  108,  113,  115,  118. 

Hope,  45. 

Hopkiuton,  270. 

Hornby,  189. 

Horton,  302. 

Hospital,  Province,  82,  83,  141,  143,  162,  164, 

204,  250,  304,  307,  311,  352. 
Houghton,  149,  220. 
House,  Almes,  319. 

Alms,  17,  18,  20,  21,  48,  55,  73,  75,  76, 
78,  84,  96,  104,  136,  144,  146,  148, 
155,  157,  167,  170,  181,  182,  186, 
215,  223,  228,  235,  247,  278,  292, 
304,  324,  325,  327,  345,  3.J6,  349, 
360,  365,  367  ,  368,  369,  370. 
Court,  38,  110,  175,  214,  236,  264,  291, 

296,  341. 
Gun,  5,  7,  353. 
New  Meeting,  347. 
New  North  Meeting,  .37,  273,  338. 
North  Market,  30. 

Meeting,  5,  152,  338. 
Old  North  Meeting,  5,  34,  193,  258, 

289,  295,  339,  350. 
Powder,  111,  122,  176,  177,  230,  231, 
:^35,  335. 

Town,  1,  12,  26,  30,  31,  38,  44,  49,  53, 
59,68,70,  101,  110,  114,  115,  118, 
120,  124,  143,  157,  166,  175,  189, 
191,  199,  210,  211,  214,  218,  226, 
233,  2  56,  246,  247,  264,  269,  279, 
28r»,  291,  292,  293,  296,  308,  310, 
329,  341,  344,  345,  366,  370. 
Watch,  1,  77,  141,  290. 

South,  112,  177,  249,  250. 
Work,  38,  66,  80,  102,  189,  235,  242, 
28),  369. 
Hovey,  358,  301,  362. 
How,  109,  231. 
Howard,  3,  51,  62,  77. 

Howell,  118,  138,  170,  242,  285,  286,  332,  337, 
333, 

Hubbard,  22,  25,  29,  .31,  59,  71,  73,  74,  75,  76, 
78,  94,  97,  111,  114,  153,  160,  191,  195, 
222,  233,  235,  251,  256,  258,  259,  26u,  261, 
262,263,265,268,  273,  276,  277,  301,  303, 
326,  348,  353,  363,  367. 

Hudson,  145,  163. 

Hus^heP,  2,  3,  12,  13,  74,  108,  308. 

Hull,  13. 

J  Hunnewell,  349. 
I  HuDDiwell,  129. 


Hunstable,  803. 

Hunt,  25,  221,  229,  238,  275,  314,  315,  319,  325, 

326. 
Hunter,  92. 
Hunting,  206. 

Hutchinson,  1,  7,  24,  28,  30,  31,  34,  86,  37,  38, 
40,  41,  42,  43,  44,  46,  48,  49,  50,  51,  52,  53, 
54,  55,  57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  62,  63,  64,  65,  68, 
70,  71,  72.  73.  74,  75,  77,  78,  80,  82,  83,  85, 
86,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95,  96.  97,  98, 
99,  100,  101,  102,  103,  105,  106,  107,  109, 
110,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115,  116,  117,  118, 
119,  120,  121,  123,  124,  125,  126,  127,  128, 
129,  131,  132,  133,  1.34,  135,  136,  137,  138, 
139,  140,  141,  142,  143,  144,  145,  146,  147, 
148,  150,  151,  152,  153.  154,  157,  159,  160, 
162,  163,  164,  165,  166,  167,  169,  172,  173, 
174,  175,  176,  177,  179,  180,  181,  182,  183, 
184,  186,  187,  189,  194,  195,  211,212,213, 
215  ,  216,  217  ,  218,  219  ,  220,  221,  223,  224, 
225,  226,  227,  228,  230,231,  232,233,  234, 
235,  236,  237,  238,  239,  241,  243,  245,  246, 
247,  248,  250,  252.  253,  264,272,275,282, 
301,  303,  323,  325,  326,  338,  347,  348,  353. 

Inches,  103,  254. 
Indicott,29,  51,280,  357. 
Indies,  West,  343. 
Ingersole,  225. 

Ireland,  3,  4,  7,  9,  10,  12,  54,  67,  69,  70,  71,  72, 
74,  79,  81,  148,  181,  277,  298,  314,  316,  317, 
320,  328. 
Isaac,  49. 
Island,  Bird,  266. 

Deer,  132,  218,  225. 
Long,  13,  248,  365. 
of  Spanish  Town,  181. 

St.  Thomas,  201. 
Rainsford,  83,  85,  86,  89,  93,  94,  95,  98, 
99,  104, 107,  111,  116, 124, 133,  141, 
143,  162, 164, 183, 188,  '204,  209, 212, 
226, 250, 259, 261, 262,  264,  265, 268, 
272,  294, 299, 304, 3U7, 311, 318, 352. 
Raynsford's,  13,  14. 
Spectacle,  13,  33,  34,  36,  37,  40,  43,  44, 
48,  70,  71,  82,  83,  86,  94,  95,  258, 
260. 

St.  Christopher's,  183. 
Islands,  Leeward,  356. 
Isle  of  Sables,  79. 

Wight,  48. 
Ivers,  308. 

Jackson,  29,  50,  130,  181,  285,  318,  337,  360, 

363,  364,  367. 
Jamaica,  23,  28,  92,  93,  174,  206,  250,  327,  365. 
Jarvis,  202,  254. 

f  Jefferies,  112,  255,  341. 

{  Jeffres,  48. 

(  Jeffries,  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  9, 10,  11,  13, 14,  15, 16, 
17,  18,  19,  20,  21,  22,  23,  25,  26,  27, 
29,  30,  32,  33,  31,  36,  37,  38,  40,  42,  43, 
44,  45,  46,  47,  48,  49,  50,  51,  52,  53,  54, 
55,  56,  57,  58,  59,  60,  61,  63,  66,  63,  70, 
72,  73,  74,  75,  77,  78,  79,  80,  81,  82,  83, 
84,  85,  86,  87,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  93,  94, 
95,  96,  97,  98,  99,  100,  101,  102,  103,  104, 
105,  106, 107, 108,  109,  110,  111,  112,  113, 
114, 115,  116,  117, 118, 119,120,  123,  125, 
126,  129,  131,  132,  133, 134, 135,136,137, 
138,  139,  140,  141, 142, 143,  144, 145, 146, 
149,  150,  151,  153,154,  155,157,  158,159, 
160,  161,  162,  163, 164,  165,  166,  167, 169, 
170,  172,  173,  174,  175,  176,  177, 179,  180, 
181,  182,  183,  184,  185, 186, 187,  188,  190, 
191, 192, 193,  194,  195,  196,  197,198,  199, 
200,  201,  202  ,  203,  204,  205,206,207,  209, 
211,  212,  213,  214,  215,216,217,218,219, 
220,  221,  222,  224,226,  227,  228,  229,  230, 
231,  232,  237,  238,  239,  241, 242,243,244, 
245,  246,  247,  248,  249,  250,  251,  252,  253, 
254,  256,  257,  258,  259,  260,  261,262.284, 
265,  267,263,  269,  270,  271,  275,  2i6,  277, 
278,  279,  280,  281,  232,  233,  284,  286,  288, 


Index  of  Names. 


379 


280,  290,  291 ,  293,  294, 295,  297, 298,  299, 
300,  301,  303,  304,  305,  306,307,308,309, 
310,  311,  312,  313,  314,319,  320,  321,  322, 
323,  324,  325,  327,  328,  329,  330,  33:!,  333, 
334,  337,340,342,343,  344,  345,  346,  347, 
349, 350,  351,  356,  357,  358,  359,  3fi0,  361, 
362,  363,  364,  365,  366,367,  368,369,  370. 

Jenkins,  108,  160,  203,  260. 

Jennings,  136. 

Jcpson, 130. 

Jersey,  33,  257. 
(  Johnnot,  200. 
I  Johonnot,  51,  74,  202,  231. 

Johnson,  57, 192. 

Jones,  13,  21,  22, 156,  159,  261,  301,  322,  334, 
344. 

Joylifle,  107,  139,  142. 
Judevine,  201. 
Jusey,  139. 

Karr,  81. 
Karrick,  54. 
Keayne,  63. 
Keby,  18. 
Kedixell,  360. 

Keeffe,  96,  148,  168,  316,  334. 
(  Kelhng,  193. 

Kellyng,  67. 
Kelly,  13,  21,  324,  335. 
Kellyng,  see  Kelling. 
Keiinady,  19. 

Kent,  4,  5, 10,  20,  236,  250,  255,  258. 

Kenton,  255. 

Kerby,  18,  257. 

Keyes,  12,  72,  92. 

Kidder,  255,  269,  360. 

Kilby,  33,  36,  215,  359. 

Kimball,  271,  284,  308,  340. 

Kirkland,  304. 

Knap,  339. 

Kneeland,  64,  65,  74,  75,  157,  168,  173,  179, 

232,  285,  337. 
Knox,  39,  361. 
Kyliyng,  5. 

Lackey,  67,  308. 
La  Craw,  367,  368. 

Lamb,  3,  17,  62,  138,  155,  185,  210,  313. 
Lambert,  265,  268,  274,  308. 
Lamson,  20. 
Lancaster,  75. 
Landon,  289. 

Lane,  19,  29,  55,  88,  98,  158,  293. 
Lane,  Beer,  41. 

Black  horse,  308. 

Cold,  67,  181,  309. 

Cow,  203,  254. 

Crooked, 293. 

Davie's,  14. 

Days,  309. 

Frog,  139,  203. 

Gibbs's,  319. 

Green,  40,  41,  67,  203. 

Henchman's,  129. 

Joyliffs,  142,  149. 

Leveretts,  202,  206,  367. 

Long,  19,  182, 202,  246. 

Love,  231,  246. 

Mackeral,  202. 

Mackerel,  361. 

Marshalls,  361. 

Round,  203. 

Shriraptons,  130,  254,  255,  350,358,  362. 
Wilsons,  309. 

Wings,  55,  100,  130,  146,  270,  271,  277, 
352. 

Wood,  41,  115,  254,  315. 
Langdon,  180,  225,  229,  316. 
Langsford,  203. 
Lapiere,  130. 
Larrabee,  198. 
Lascnby,  326. 

\  Lashley.  12,  104,  144,  182,  235. 
)  Lasbly,  14. 


Lathrop,  92. 
Laughton,  249. 

I  Laurence,  36,  192,  ire,  200,  316,  328. 

}  Lawrence,  .36,  192,  199,  328. 
Lawlor,  255,  331,  338. 
Lawrence,  sec  I^aurence. 
Lawson,  285,  337,  343. 
Leadbelter,  67. 
Leddel,  172. 
Le  Dwiet,  340. 
Lee,  18,  240,  276. 
Leeds,  322. 
Leeky,  59. 
Lcfavre,  342. 
Legg,  117,  121,  217. 
Le  Moiue,  224. 
Le  Moyne,  244. 
Le  Port,  340,  342,  343,  366. 
Leonard,  322. 
Levingston,  219. 
Lewes,  203,  222,  269. 

Lewis,  22,  31,  77,  78,  114,  137,  172,  243,  245, 
319,  346,  348. 

Lewisburg,  314. 

Lewisburgh,  342. 
Linch,  256,  263. 
Lindsey,  102. 
Listen,  234. 

London,  9,  17,  33,  34,  36,  40,  43,  44,53,  57,59, 
60,  105,  108,  126,  136,  201,  218,  219,  238, 
260,  267,  273,  291,  300,  320,  351. 
Londonderry,  79. 
Loring,  19,  25,  51,229,  343. 
Lorkin,  lOH,  123,  131. 
Lothrop,  259,  265,  267,  268. 

\  Louden,  61. 

I  Loudon,  62. 
Lovell,  137,  341,  342,  364. 
Loverage,  131. 
Lovet,  63. 
Low,  5. 
Lowden,  202. 
Lowtler,  326,  339. 
Lowell,  130. 
Lucas,  3, 15,  360. 
Luce,  178. 

Luckis,  266,  270,  295,  296,  339. 
Ludgate,  15,  24,  213,  223. 
Lukis,  258. 
Lupton,  50. 

Lutwyche,  129, 130,  223. 

Lyman,  1,  2,  3,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13,  14,  15, 
16,  17,  18,  19,  20,  21,  22,  24,  25,  26,  27,  28, 
30,  32,  33,  34,  35,  36,  37,  38,  39,  40,  41,  42, 
43,  44,  45,  46,  47,  48,  50,  51,  52,  53,  54,  55, 
56,  57,  58,  59,  61,  62,  63,  64,  65,  66,  68,  69, 
70,  71,  73,  74,  76,  77,  78,  79,  80,  81 ,  83,  84, 
85,  86,  87,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95,  96, 
97,  98,  99,  100,  101,  102,  103,  104,  105,  106, 
107,  108,  109,  110,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115, 
116,  U7,  lis,  119,  120,  121,  123,  124,  125, 
126,  127,  128,  129,  131,  132,  133,  134, 135, 
136,  137,  138,  139,  140,  141,  143,  144,  145, 
146,  147,  148,  149,  150,  151,  152,  153,  l54, 
155,  156,  157,  158,  169,  160.  162,  163,  165, 
166,  167,  169,  170,  171,  172,  173,  174,  175, 
176,  177,  178,  1.81,  182,  183,  184,  185,  186, 
187,  188,  189,  190,  191,  192,  193,  194,  195, 
196,  197,  198,  202,  203,  204,  205,  206,  207, 
209,210,  211,  212,  213,  214,  215,216,217, 
218,  219,  220,  221,  222,  223,  224,  225,  226, 
227,  228,  229,  230,  231,  232,  233,  234,  235, 
236,  239,  241,  242,  243,  244,  245,  246,  247, 
248,  249,  250,  251,  252,  253,  257,  258,  259, 
260,  261.  262,  263,  204,  265,  266,  267,  268, 
270,  271,  272,  273,  274,  275,  276,  278,  279, 
280,  281,  282,  283,  284,  286,  268,  291,  292, 
293,  294,  295,  297,  298,  299,  300,  301,  303, 
304,  306,  307,  309,  310,  311,  312,  313,  314, 
315,  316,  317,  318,  319,  320,  321,  322,  323, 
324,  325,  326,  327,  328,  329,  330,  .331,  332, 
333,  334,  337,  340,  341,  342,  343,  344,  345, 
346,  347,  348,  349,  350,  351,  352,  353,  354, 
355,  356. 


380 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Lynn,  34, 105, 106, 107. 
Lytherland,  361. 

Maccarty,  35,  68,  233,  248,  249,  330,  334. 
Maccoy,  146. 
Mace,  110. 
MacKan,  146, 
Macklure,  45,  46. 

Maiden,  105,  108,  182,  186,  187,  270,  204. 

Manning,  142. 

Marblehcad,91,  362. 

March,  15,  48,  279. 

Marion,  249. 

Market  Corn,  184,  203. 

Dock,  19. 

Fish,  129, 

North,  1,  42. 

South,  42,  66,  68,  110. 
Marlboro,  327. 
Marlborough,  46,  50. 
Mario  ^v,  255. 
Marrett,  255. 

Marshall,  4,  5,  6,  131,  178,  192,  202,  229,  295, 

296,  339. 
Marsh  field,  139. 

Marsh,  Kumney,  10,  12,  20,  30,  38,  58,  61,  72, 
73,  74,  75,  78,  79,  80,  85,  87,  91,  106,  125, 
143,  146,  151,  154,  171,  172,  173. 

Martin,  130. 

Maryland,  269,  344. 

Mascarcne,  108. 

Mason,  308,  324. 

Masters,  67. 

Mather,  115,  237,  320,  347. 

Matthews,  88. 

May,  254,  308. 

Mayar,  255. 

Mayes,  301. 

Maylera,  202. 

McClclan,  270. 

(  McCollo,  309. 

{  McCollogh,  21. 

(  McCuUough,  109. 
McCormick,  328. 
McCulIough,  see  McCollogh. 
McDauiel,  218,  219,  320. 
McQown,  177,  178. 
McGreuor,  290. 
McGuife,  217  ,  223,  249. 
McKenley,  328. 
McKew,  217. 
McLucas,  139. 

(  McMillian,  270. 

I  McMiilion,  270,  316,  334,  353. 
McN"eai,  103. 
Mvjars,  336. 
Mcdfleld,  347. 
Mcnzics  326. 

Merchant,  257,  277,  291,  294,  299,  305,  320. 

Merrctt,  338. 

Messinger,  271,  283,  340. 

Metcalfe,  18, 136. 

Miffoy,  39. 

Mills,  72. 

Milton,  4,  6,  359,360. 
Miiward,  131,  203. 
Mlnck,  272. 

Minot,  20,  22,  27,  67,  138,  204,  218,  230,  267, 
276,  313. 

Mitchel,  288. 

Mitchell,  294. 
Moberly,  229,  324. 
Molineaux,  346. 
Monk,  4,  47. 
Montgomery,  148. 
Monveile,  340. 

Moore,  39,  81,  161. 

More,  37,  280,  286. 
Moorin,  77. 
Mordock,  188. 
More,  see  Moore. 
Morey,  153,  255,  283. 
Moitimore,  334. 
Morwoyle,  3t2. 


Moulin,  53,  55,  62,  286. 
Mountfort,  63. 
Mucil,  356. 
Muitt,  299. 
Mulbcry,  36. 
Murfey,  217,  324. 

Nantasket,  33. 
Nantucket,  215. 
Nason,  249. 
Natomy,  53. 
Nazro,  09,  255. 
Neal,  67,  203,  246. 

Neck,  The  2,  17,  20,  21,  22,  53,  120,  128,  192, 
195,  233,  281,  287,  298,  301,  302. 
353,  354. 

Boston,  6,  8,  27,  35,  62,  63,  67,  116,  155, 
173,  185,  193,  204,  210,  218,  232, 
234,  240,  241,245,  251,  254,  267,  271, 
285,  302,  354. 

Neley,  178,  316. 

Nelson,  228,  308. 

New  Castle,  256,  259,321. 

Newell,  37,  92,  257. 

New  Ent?land,  11,  122,  164,  305,  336. 

Newfoundland,  84,  163,  217,  367,  368. 

Newhall ,  290,  296,  338,  339.  \ 

New  Hampshire,  213. 
Haven,  317,  3 19. 
London,  92,158. 

Newport,  27,  36,  183,237. 

Newton,  139. 

New  York,  64,  69,  103,  105,  133,  155,  172,  174, 
186,  192.  212,  216,  217,  225,  240,  342,  370. 
Niccols,  250. 

Nichols,  112,  114,  193,  241,  331,  355. 

Nicols,  250,  255. 
Nicholson,  255. 
Nickerson,  278,  287. 
NicoU,  169. 
Nicols,  800  Nichols. 
Noble,  255. 
Norman,  130. 
North,  32. 
Northampton,  242. 
Norton,  347. 
Norwood,  34.  139,  304. 
Nowell,  5,  289. 
Nutfield,  79,  286. 

O'Bryan,  239,  316,  334,  356,  357. 
Ogleby,  350. 

Old  Town  Harbour,  88,  89,  90,  92,  93. 
Oliver,  12,  23,  30,  38,  39,  58,  72,  73,  74,  75,  78, 
79,  80,  91,  103,  106,  130,  221,  222,  225,  275, 
27G,  325,  326,  330. 
Orange,  203,  255,  308. 
Orr,  294. 
Orrok,  269. 
S  Osborn,  349. 

}  Osborne,  22,  29,  31,  1«4,  260,  282,  268,  860. 

Osgood,  19,  21. 
Ovcring,  331. 
Owen,l79. 

Packer,  6. 
Packnets,  172. 
Paddock,  182,  215. 
Paige,  67. 

Pain,  228. 

Paine,  15. 
Painter,  39,  48,  58. 
Palfrey,  339. 
Palmer,  65,  184,  314. 
Parch ard,  253. 

Parker,  116,  154,  161,  168,  187,  203,  220,  222, 

252,  253,  274,  276,  289,  323,  326,  370. 
Parkman,  24,  68,  69,  223,  305,  319,  333,  836. 
(  Pasmore,  2:)8,  259,  260. 
I  I'assraorc,  48,  133. 
Pasture,  Bennet's,  4,  208. 
Patlcshal,  220. 

I'alteshall,  149,  220,  274,  323. 
Pallia,  19,  158. 


Index  of  Names. 


381 


Paul,  53. 
Peakc,  ;;gi. 
I'carsc,  255. 

Pcircc,  37,  90,  268,  271,  272,  283,  284,  286, 
2D5,  340,  368. 

Pcirsc,  07. 

Picfcc,  07. 
Pearson,  5,  352. 
Pcartrco,  255. 
Peck,  01,  333. 

Pecker,  9,  24,  87,  146,  149,  160,  222,  276,  320, 
o70. 

Peirce,  see  Pcnrse. 
Pcirse,  see  Pcircc. 
Pclham,  91,  367. 
Pclsnc,  3(53,  3G1,  COS. 
Peraaquid,  73. 

Pemberton,'  37,  129,  358,  359. 
Pembroke, -iSl. 
Pennymoney,  327. 
Pepperell,  lb. 
Perkias,  15,  19,  47,  133. 
Pea-v,  204. 
Phclau,  180. 

Phclaud,  2S5,  289,316,  335- 

Philadelphia.  5,  11,  15,  16,  18,  39,  43,  47,  48, 

49,  52,  56.  57,  81,  83,  85,  88,  103,  109,  ill, 

148,  215,  217,  307,  317.  350. 
Phillips,  24,  25,  23,  276,  326,  370. 
Phipps,  11. 
PicUman,  76,  77. 
PiLice,  sec  Pcirse. 
Picrcy,  67. 
Pierpoiit,  120,  133. 
Piscataqna,  32,  79,  213. 
Pitcher,  130,  203. 
Pitts,  118,224,  316. 
Pitson,  203. 
Plimoulh,  7. 

Point,  Barton's,  203,  269. 
Pullcn,370. 
Pollard,  05,  276. 
PoLley,  :iOG,  344. 
Pond.  Mill,  179. 

Wheelers,  171,177. 
Ponsley,  3o8. 
I'othccary,  255. 
Potter,  07,  208,  339. 
l'ott5,  203. 
Pouslcy,  152. 

Power,  121,  168,  170,  239,  240. 
Poyntz,  62. 

Pr.-ill,o7,  105,  106,  l.=)5, 170. 

\  Prcscot,  83,  126,  211. 

j  Prescott,  97,  128. 
Price,  24,  137,  297,  339. 
Prince,  53,  54,  185,  297,  298,  36^. 

4  Procter,  3,  02,  285,  288,  349,351. 

}  I'roctor,  292. 
Proiit,  50,  297,  347. 

Province  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay,  11,  22, 

120,  104,  225,  305. 
Pulloy,  17. 
Puliin,  100. 
Putmao,  3S9. 

Quebeck,  200. 
\  Quinccy,  29. 

)  Qiiincy,  14,  71, 117,  215,  264. 
Quoaycar,  219,  241,  250. 

Uachel,  106. 

Ramsay,  70. 

Ramsey,  70,  79,  81. 
Rand,  9,  24,  78,  87,  89,  126,  141,  162,  164,  188, 
194,  203,  282. 

Randal,  131,  177,  203. 

Handle,  130. 
Ranger,  67. 
Rawlings.  237,  315. 
Ray,  75,  70,  285,  337,  361. 
Kca,  115. 

Read,  53,  54,  56,  58,  59,  60,  66,  80,  87,  90,  96, 
98,  99,  lOi,  1U3,  126,  131,  132,  151,  158, 
161, 297,  301,  316,  330,  331,  33  J,  339,  347. 


Reading,  105, 106,  107. 
Helioboth,  :;23. 

Rhode  Island,  19,  45,  90,  140,  183,  198,  200, 
201,  206,  '^07,  230,  237,  334,  342,  360,  368, 
370. 
Rhodes,  31. 
Rice,  244,  245. 
Richards,  120,  186,  229,  338. 
Richardson,  13S,  270,  271,  277,  313. 
\  Ricks.  17. 
)  Hix,  13. 

Ridgaway,  67,  255. 
Rigiiton.  220,  274,  323. 
Billow,  219,  250,  255. 
River,  Gambo,  187. 

Georges,  51,  62. 
Ri.^,  8ce  Ricks. 
Roach,  75,  70,  78. 
Rober,  200. 

Roberts,  5,  92,  152,  338. 
Robie,  130. 
Robins,  347. 

Robinson, 14G,  152,  187,  291,  300, 338. 
Rocket,  258,  262,  203,  205,  2t:S.  269. 
Rogers,  17,  22,  61,  130,  25.'),  276,  309,  339. 
Rope- Walk,  Barton'ii,  15,  41,  131,  190,  202, 
208.  233,  235,  255. 
Box's,  295. 
Rose,  260,  265,  206. 
Ross,  45,  46,  320. 
Row,  I5uylston's,  05. 

Merchants,  51,  110,  130,  143,  184,  252, 
254,  309. 
Rowley,  349. 

Roxbury,  2,  23,  50,  Cl,  93,  94,  108,  109,  120, 
12S,  1.34,  135,  137,  139,  194,  195,  249,  253, 
280,  231,  302,  310,  311,  312,  313,  354. 

Royall,  24,  05, 100,  221,  251,  275,  326. 

Ruck,  21,  &7,  160. 

Ruddock,  307,  320. 

Rugglea.  313,  360. 

Rush,  303,  361. 

Russ,  213,  214. 

Russell,  5,7,  42,  118,  222,  253,  271,  284,  28ff, 

340.  351,  353. 
Ruth,  301. 


Saco,  102. 
Sailler,  276. 

Salem,  3  Jl,  363,  354,  365. 
Salisbury,  71. 

Salter,  9,  44,  07,  87,  161,  206,  215  ,  222.230,  231, 

235,  276,  277,  289,  327,  332,  339,  370. 
Sample,  177. 
Sandwich,  248. 
Saunders,  08. 

Savage,  45,  05,  100, 127,  137,  142,  156,  160,  195, 

221,  275,  326. 
I  Savel,  31,  146. 

I  Savell,  1,  3,  4,  G,  7,  8,  9,  11,  12, 13, 14,  19,  21, 
22,  23,  20,  31,  32,  36,  .37,  43,  44,  45,  46, 
47,  49,  51,  53,  53,  63,  04,  68,  71,  74,  75, 
76,  79,  81,  82,  83.  85,  86,  88,  93, 102,  103, 
ll4, 106, 103, 109,  113, 115,110,  118, 119, 
120,  124,  139,140,  141,142,  144,146,  147, 
143, 151, 156,  157, 159,  163, 164,  166, 168, 
170,  171, 180,  198,  200,  201,  203,  204,  210. 
211,  212,  213,  214,  216,  218,  219,  220,  -zlb, 
227,  230,  231,  233,  234,  236,  2.37,  239,  240, 
243,  244,  240,  248, 249,  250,  251,  254,  256. 
258,  259,  260,  261,  264,  266,269,  270,271, 
272,  273,  274,  277,  279,  283,  284,  285,  288. 
289,  290.  292,  293,  294,  297,  £0  »,  3  .1, 303, 
307,  309,  314,  316,318,  320,  321,  322,323, 
324,  329,  330,  331,  333, 334,  337,  340,  341, 
S45,  347,  349,  351,  353, 355,  350,  357,362, 
363,  364,  3r;5,  366,  368. 

Scamrael,  88. 

Scarborough,  18. 

School,  Middle  Writing,  246. 
North,  60. 

North  Gramra.nr,  64,  133,  248,  299, 
324,  34i>. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


School,  North  Writing,  136,  246,  2«3,  2S8, 
294,  299,  320,  348, 349,  351. 
South  Grammar,  138,  246,  299,  349, 
364. 

Writiug,  35, 246,  340,  341,  344, 
349. 

Writing,  The,  299,  349. 
Scituate,  79. 
Scollay,  57. 
Sconce,  The,  225. 

South,  93,  224. 
Scotland,  103,  299,  350. 
Scott,  249,  344. 
bcottow,  162,  163. 
Seiew,  90. 
Sellon,  267. 
Seven,  69. 
Sever,  351. 

iSewall,  1,  22,  25,  26,  28,  31,  43,  56,  61,  65, 
87,  90,  94,  96,  97,  102,  114,  127,  146,  154, 
160,  161,  185,  188,   189,  190,  195,  200, 
221,  222,  245,  259,  260,  276,  298,  301, 
I        303,  327,  329,  348. 
tSewell,  144. 
Seward,  202. 
Sewell,  see  Sewall. 
Seymour,  314. 
Shailey,  255. 

Sharp,  117,  121,  203,  228,  234,  316,  334,  338. 
Sharrow,  130,  197,  201. 
Shaw,  331,  332. 

Sheafe  149,  161,  220,  222,  274,  276,  323,  326, 

361,  370. 
Shed,  285,  290. 
Sheldon,  242,  254,  320. 
Shepard,  67,  202,  309,  360. 
Shepardsou,  60,  108. 

Sberborn,  270. 

cherburn,  34. 
Shirley,  21,  87,  93,  99,  101,  103,  126,  131,  304, 

305,  306,  318,  .346,  348,  357. 
Shove,  3. 
Shute,  64,  336. 

Sigourney,  141, 143, 162,  164,  368. 
Simpson,  22,  31,  221,  255,  332,  337,  341. 
Bkiimer,  21,  359,  360. 
Sloan,  308. 
Smalledge,  203,  255. 

Smith,  5,  14,  34,  35,  57,  102,  105,  134,  135,  181, 
183,  249,  254,  291,  299,  309,  327,  345. 

Snelling,  5,  127,  229. 

Snoden,  61,  131,  339. 

Snow,  260. 

Soper,  309. 

Soutbborough,  28. 

Souther,  255. 

Sowersbv,  203,  361. 

Speakman,  8,  77,  234,  248,  262,  300. 

Spear,  39,  40,  111,  285. 

Spencer,  359. 

Sprague,  271,  283,  340. 

Spurrier,  203. 

Square,  Clarks,  77,  361. 

Dock,  67,  129,  130,  153,  179,  ISl,  188, 
191,  193,  196,  197,  200,  201,  202, 
203,  204,  205,  207,  208,  209,  210, 
211,  228,  238,  247,  252,  253,  255, 
268,  294,  295,  303,  308,  359. 

Squire,  155. 
Stanbury, 173. 

St.  Christophers,  314,  342,  364. 
Domingo,  342. 
Eustatia,  201,  342.. 
Georges,  182. 
Kitta,  342. 
Lawrence,  74. 
Thomas's,  172, 186. 
Staniford,  25,  161,  220,  222,  274,  276,  293,  314, 

321,322,323,326,  365,  370. 
Stanney,  261. 
)  Star,  53,  54. 
(  Starr,  281. 
Stedman,  67. 

Steel,  280,  281,  282,  283,  284,  286,  287,  288, 


289,  290,  292,  293,  294,  295,  297,  298,  299, 
300,  301,  304,  306,  309,  310,  311,  312,  313, 
314,  315,  316,  317,  318,  319,  321,  324,  326, 
327,  328,  330,  331,  332,  333,  334,  340,  341, 
345,  346,  347,  349,  350,  351,  352,  353,  355, 
356,  357,  359,  360,  361,  362,  363,  361,  366, 
366,  367,  368,  369,  371.  ^ 

Stevens,  109,  113, 249,  254. 

Steward,  4,  9. 
Stewart,  203. 
Stuart,  176. 

Still,  142. 

Stocker,  67. 

Stoddard,  1,  9,  15,  24,  48,  65,  69,  71,  93,  94, 
111,  115,  144,  146,  160,  188,  190,  192,  194, 
195,  200,  222,  266,  272,  275,  276,  293,  301, 
303,  326,  353. 

Stokes,  182. 

Stone,  34,  35,  296,  322,  339,  351. 
Storer,  67,  321. 
Stoughton,  62. 
Street,  Allen,  130,  203. 

Ann,  8,  35,  07,  100,  129,  134,  153,  197, 
203,  254,  360,  363. 

Anne,  130. 

Atkinson, 130. 

Back,  88,  130,  203,  217,  218,  308,  309, 

832,  333. 
Barttle,  67. 

Battery  March,  51,  67,  75,  130,  203, 
255,  319. 

Beacon,  72,  102,  131,  137, 170, 176, 180, 

192, 196,  200,  217,  365. 
Bennet,  232,  246. 
Bennit,  328. 

Brattle,  63,  65,  125,  202,  203,  360. 
Cambridge,  67,  130,  131,  203,  '^55,  284, 

308,  361. 
Century,  72. 

Charter,  32,  130,  203,  336. 
Common,  67, 120,  170, 180,  246,  308. 
Cornhill,  24,  26,  67,  137,  202,  203. 
Cross,  18,  64,  121,  130,  196,  203,  300, 

308,  335,  360,  361. 
Essex,  67,  129,  130,  203,  360. 
Fish,  51,  63,  67,  108.  113,  115,  118,  119, 
123,  125,  130,  172,  189,  202,  203, 

254,  255,  289,  308,  309,  360,  361. 
Fleet,  309. 

George,  129. 

Hanover,  84,  100,  104,  115,  117,  121, 

130,  254,  255,  335,  361. 
Hawkins,  255. 
HoUis,  231. 
Hull,  179,  307. 

King,  14,  35,  48,  67  ,  77,  129,  130,  202, 
203,  249,  250,  254,  255,  299,  308, 

309,  361. 
Love,  41,  254,  281. 

Lynn,  67,  229,  254,  255,  315. 

Marlboro,  360,  361. 

Marlborough,  51,  67,  77,  203,  212,  254, 

255,  2o7,  301,  345,  347. 

Middle,  67,  129,  130,  202,  255,  308,  361. 
Milk,  68,  121,  192,  212,  308,  319,  335, 
361. 

Newbury,  67,  130,  131,  202,  203,  254, 

255,  308,  309,  360,  361. 
North,  67,  70,  129,  130,  360. 
Orange,  4,  19,  41,  67,  123,  130,  131, 

178,  179,  180,  190,  202,  203,  204, 

208,  231,  255,  291,  295,  308,  3-33, 

334,  343,  360. 
Oliver,  39. 

Pond, 121, 122, 171,  213,  335. 
Prince,  129, 155, 156,  254. 
Purchase,  309. 

Queen,  5,  7,  53,  62,  66,  68,  82,  112, 
114,  119,  131,  139,  169,  202,  210, 
246,  250,  -251,  255,  297,  299,  340, 
349,  357. 

Salem,  131. 

School,  67,  108,  121,  137,  138,  180,  202, 
203,  246,  287,  329. 


Index  of  Names. 


383 


Street,  8ea,  202,  340. 
Sheaf,  67. 
Sheaf e,  361. 

Ship,  67,  129,  203,  229,  254,  25o,  309, 

361. 
Short,  202. 

Snow,  155, 156,  158,159. 
Snow  Hill,  155. 
South,  8,  67,  130,  235. 
Sudbury,  80.  130,  308. 
Summer,  28,  51,  102,  105,  138,  170, 
.   208,  232,  241,  242,  245,  246,  255, 
315,  361. 
Sun,  309. 

Treamount,  81,121,159,  168,  284,  335. 
Union,  51,  54,  67,  74,  130,  181,  196, 

202,  203,  309,  321. 
Walkers,  204. 

Water,  29,  57,  66,  67,  69, 107, 130,  140, 
142,  147,  149,  150,  151,  199,  202, 
343. 

West,  121,  335. 
Winter,  38,  176,  255. 
Stringer,  231,  236,  244. 
Stuart,  see  Stewart. 
Sturgis,  81,  82,  245. 
Stroud,  361. 
Suffield,  242. 
Suffolk,  60,  95,  111,  179. 
Sumner,  93. 
Sunderland,  43. 
Surcomb,  20,  271,  284,  340. 
Sutton,  7,  175,  328,  340. 
Swan,  129. 
Swane,  246. 
Swanzey,  10. 
Sweeteer,  51,  309. 
Sweetzer,  255,  361. 
Symmes,  276. 

Tarbox,  152,  338. 
Tavern,  Dolphin,  254. 

Exchange,  14. 
Horse-shoe,  206. 

Orange  Tree,  53,  100,  115,  166,  176, 

186,  226,  280,  329. 
Salutation,  229. 
Star,  54. 
Sun,  184,  368. 
White  horse,  306. 
Tayler,  285. 

Taylor,  82,  89,  242,  278,  287,  327,  361,  364. 
Templer,  320. 
Thacher,  276,  326. 
Thayer,  58. 
Thebault,  244. 
Theobald,  242. 
The  Bunch  of  Grapes,  250. 
Golden  Ball,  285. 
•  Green  Dragon,  144. 

Shippen'a  Crane,  202,  203. 
Sign  of  the  Bull,  28. 

Dolphin,  139.' 
Globe,  320. 

Greyhound,  134,  135,  310, 

311. 
Hawk,  241. 
Lamb,  120,  320. 
Three  County-heap  of  Stones,  106 . 
Horse  Shoos,  120. 
Theobald,  see  Thebault. 
Thomas,  24,  130, 160,  221,  275,  326. 
Thompson,  35,  108,  109,  238,  259,  317,  318, 
319. 

Thornton,  3,  32,  113,  115,  231,  254,  295,  300, 

334,  343. 
Thorp,  148. 
Thwing,  331,  338. 
Tilden,  63. 
Tilestone,  19. 
Tilley,  238,  300. 
Timberlake,  130. 
Todd,  72. 
Tomlinson,  31. 


Topsham,  368. 
Torrey,  29. 
Torsyth,  24. 
Toulon,  200. 

Townsend,  53,  54, 130, 193,  203,  210,  211,  240, 

280,  281. 
Town's  Slip,  18,  41,  64, 115. 

{  Trail,  31. 

}  Traill,  22. 
Training  Field,  192. 
Trap,  93.  . ' 
Trask,  277,  288. 
Treat,  367. 
Trc'COthick,  196,  207. 
Tripe,  368. 
Trowbridge,  328. 
Truro,  273  ,  314,  363,  365,  387. 
Tucker,  327. 

Tuckerman,  7,  10,  67,  202,  244, 260,  333. 

Tudor,  222.  i 

Tupboll,  223. 

Turner,  60,  77,  159. 

Turpin,  242. 

Tuttie,  37. 

Twing,  331. 

Tyler,  8,  24,  65,  100,  127,  156,  160,  195,  197, 

221,  275,  276,  324,  326. 
Tyley,  182,  197. 

Tyng,  97,  192,  196,  199,  234,  235,  318. 

Underwood,  1,  5,  6,  34,  35, 193,  229,  233,  237, 

258,  262,  263,  265,  272,  289,  290. 
Unwin,  53. 

Uran,  17,  21,  61,  62,  251,  290,  339,  363. 

Valentine,  161. 
Vergoose,  7,  175. 
Vernon,  280. 
Verserse,  356. 
Vickery,  363,  365,  366. 
Vilage,  Salem,  115. 
Vincent,  39. 

Vineyard,  Martha's,  50,  82,  88. 

Vinyard,  Martha's,  82,  88,  89,90,91,  92,93, 
95,  215,  216. 
Vintenon,  80. 

Virginia,  75,  76,  78,  217,  261,  319. 
Vittery,  51,  90,  91. 

Wadland,  76. 

Wadsworth,  1,  6,  7,  24,  66,  81,  84,  87,  94,  127, 
149,  150,  151,  154,  160,  164,  182,  195,  197, 
204,  218,  221,  251,  256,  267,  275,  282,  290, 
326,  333,  353,  358,  363. 

Wait,  7. 

Wakefeild,  5. 

Waldo,  3,  9,  27,  79,  81,  130,  203,  240,  347,  348. 
Walker,  29,  63,  65,  123,  125,  298,  300,  353. 
Walkins,  216,  217. 

Wallace,  109,  299. 

Wallis,  67,  213,  315. 
Walley,  25,  65,  84,  94,  127,  160,  195,  221,  275, 
326. 

Wallis,  see  Wallace. 
Walmsley,  78. 
Wanton,  260,  266. 

Ward,  28,  40,  43,  131,  158,  164,  165,  166,  211.  ' 
Warden,  26,  39,  67,  74,  79,  162,  178,  180,  237, 

243,  244,  255,  272,  297,  330,  331,  340,  347, 

365. 

Warden,  111,  113, 137. 

Ware,  249. 
Warner,  130,  253. 
Warrick,  285. 
Wass,  131. 

Watch,  Dock,  249,  250,  306,  360, 
Merchants,  38,  53,  55,  364. 
South, 250. 
Waterhouse,  33,  34,  36,  37,  40,  43,  44. 
Waters,  54,  83,  98,  99,  107,  124,  125,  133,  142, 
152,  183,  204,  205,  209,  250,  257,  258,  277, 
290,  294,  295,  299,  304,  307,  311,  312,  318, 
332,  352,  353. 
Watertown,  364. 


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Walking,  77,  309. 
Watson,  JOS. 
Wattofrd,  73. 
Wall,  ;350. 

Watts,  10,  69,  72,  77,  87,  105,  108,.  306,  322, 

33G. 
Wayne,  47. 

{  Wcare,  7. 

)  Wcire,  81. 
Weaver,  203,  255. 

Webb,  38,  53,  54,  192,  243,  297,  298. 
Week!?,  180.  1S5. 
Wcire,  sec  Weave. 

Welch,  40,  85,  197,  203,  205,  210,  216,  217,  303, 
3t57. 

Weld,  138,  313. 

f  Welles,  1,  16,  18,  25,  SO,  60,  82,  83,  84,  93, 
13i,  144,  100.  161,  184, 194.  195,  201,  221, 
I        222,  213,  245,  251,  275,  276,  313,  325, 
i        327. 353. 
L  Wells,  130,  189,  203,  361. 

Wclsted,  166,  293. 

Welstecd,  53,  55,  245. 

Wendall,  31. 

Wendell,  1,  18,  20,  21,  22,  25,  31,46,  50,  56, 
68,  59,  83,  85,  102,  111,  112,  114,  130, 
144, 160,  161,  174,  175,  249, 25D,  275,  276, 
L  297.298,301,303,326,331,363. 
Wentworih,  25,  32,  322,  324,  327. 
West,  88,  248.  255,  361. 
Wethered,  308,  326,  370. 
J  Wethcrcll,  3J9,  363. 
I  Wctbrell,  3U9. 
Wovraouth,  215,  331,  332,  351. 
Wbalan,  224. 
Whalaud,  316,  334. 
Wharf,  Banisters,  280. 

Bulls,  177,  237,  245,  246,  340,  366. 
Clarkcs,  240. 

Clark's  202,  203,  254,  308,  355. 

Colmans,  241,  359. 

Dyers,  285. 

Graters,  69. 

Gray,  245. 

Hill's,  130,  241. 

Long,  7,  112,  121,  122,  203,  238,  300, 

324,  335,  364. 
North  Battery,  305,  332. 
Parkers,  245. 
Pitt's,  260.  289. 
Scarlet's,  67,  240. 
Scarlctts,  282. 
Verin's,  241. 

Weutworth's,  8,  45,  130,  203,  239, 
241,  359. 
Wharfe,  Long,  121. 

Wentworth's  314. 
Wharff,  Pool's,  111. 
Wharffe,  Clark's,  130. 
Wharton,  255,  361. 
Wheatley,  222. 

Wheeler,  67,  129,  131,  202,  203  ,  204,  240,  285,. 

332,  337. 
Wheelwright,  22,  31,  327. 
White,  20,  32,  130,  235,  275,  324,  326. 
Whiting,  181. 
Whitney,  46,  50,  67,  203. 
Whitteraoro,  67,  87. 
Wilde,  203. 

Wilkina,  144, 145,  147»  163,  294,  295. 


Willard,  116,  117,  127,  184,  261,  297,  298.  318. 

Williams,  10,  12,  25,  29,  30,  44,  45,  53,  64.  64, 
67,  76.  107,  117,  121,  158,  164,  165,  166, 
18  f,  203,  210,  211,  313,  326,  346 

Williamson,  167,  203. 

Willis,  124,  309,  322. 

Williston,  300. 

Willou4jhby,  31,  45,  47,  64,75,  76,  107,  124, 

125,  169,  280. 
Wilson,  15G,  186. 
Wimble,  3. 
Winborn,  95.  98, 113,  141,  142,144,  177, 180, 

246,  247,  249,  272,  324,  367. 
Winburn,  85,  83,  96,  99,  100,  113. 
Winburne,  36,  95. 
Winisimet,  24. 
Winiiisimet  28,  69, 105,  156. 
Wiuslow,  1,  4,  22,  25,  31 ,  34,  38,  .39,40,  46,  4T, 
65,  77,  110,  112,  142,  144,  145,  149,  158, 
160,  161,  175,  190,  195,  222,  236,  275,  270, 
277,  291,  206,  327,  340,  341,  368. 
Winter,  67,  130,  161,  255,  276. 
Winthrop,  114,  243,  245. 
Wise.  339. 
{  Wiswali,  133,  32t. 
}  Wiswcll,  324. 
Wood,  .324,  334. 
Woodbury,  288, 
Woodhouse,  316. 
Woodward,  314,  331,  336,  338. 
Worth,  67. 
Wright,  85. 

Yarmouth,  North,  294. 

youth,  48. 
Young,  262,  326,  370. 

NBOROKS. 

Baker,  136. 
Board,  135. 
Black,  136. 
Cole,  135. 
Culloy,  136, 
Doctor,  130. 
Dyer,  1-35,  278,  349. 
Grandy,  136. 
Harris,  130. 
Hohacs,  135. 
Indi.m,  136. 

James  ,  83. 

Lancashire,  135. 
Lcasenby,  135. 
Mather,  136. 
Melrose,  136. 

Mingo  ,  135. 

Primus,  278,  349. 
Rumncy  Marsh,  138. 
Saco,  136. 
Saul,  135. 
AVoodbe,  219. 

Woodby,  136,  245,  247,  250. 

Wood'by,  244. 

Wou'dbe,  216,  278,  282,  292. 

SURNAMES  OMITTED. 

John  ,  82. 

INDIANS. 

Josiab,  272. 


INDEX  TO  PLACES  AND  SUBJECTS. 


ATisence,  leave  of,  petition  of  town  clerk  for, 

170,  331,  352. 
Act  for  relief  of  poor  prisoners  for  debt,  15G. 
limitingnumberjof  representatives,  175. 
for  keeping  watches,  127-8,  194-5. 
concerning   habitation,  violation  of, 
198. 

concerning  vessels  from  ports  where 
infectious  diseases  prevail,  2G2. 
A^ent  to  Court  of  G-reat  Britain,  215. 
Aliens  or  foreigners,  3,  4.  5,  G,  9,  10,  12,  13, 
14,  19,  20,  21,  198,  200,  321,  322,  342-3, 
355-G,  357,  367-S. 
Allen  street,  203. 

Almshouse,  17,  18,  48,  55,  73,  76,  78,  84,  96, 
101,  136, 144, 146, 148,  155,  157, 
167,170,181,  182,  183,  215,  223, 
228, 235, 27S,  292,  304,  3lf ,  324, 
325, 345,  346,  349,  360,  365,  367, 
363,  369, 370.  also  Work- 
house.) 

accounts  of,  to  be  examined,  20, 
21. 

additional  buildingto,  proposed, 
292. 

master  of  the,  75,  76, 157,  161. 
Andover,  320. 

Ann  and  Abigail  (sloop),  5,  15.  {See  also 
Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 

Anne  |  ^^'^^^^^  8'  ^5.  07,  100, 129, 130,  203,  254, 
360. 

draw-bridge  in,  134,  136,  153,  197-8. 
{See  aUo  Bridge.) 
Annapolis  Royal,  45,  299. 
Armories,  235. 

gun  house  on  the  Common,  5,  7, 
111,  353. 

powder-house,  122,  176,  177,  230, 
335. 

keeper  of  the,  231. 
Arms,  ammunition,  etc.,  43,  176-7,  234,  335. 

to  cleanse,  228. 
to  stamp,  ■.;28. 
Arts  and    Sciences,  Mathematical.  {See 
Schools.) 

Aasembly  or  Court,  General,  6,  8,  13,  20, 
21,  22,  27,  28,  37, 
33,  49,  50,  61,  55,  68, 
70-1,  89,  102,  110,  116, 
121,127,  143,  164, 165, 
173,  175, 194,  199,  204, 
209,  214,236,  262,  261, 
291,296,302,308,334, 
341,  345,  352,  354. 

petition  to, 
to  prepare 
draft,  173. 
to  present, 
174. 

ABBessora,  10,  20,  87,  101,  146,  149,  150, 160, 
161,  220,  274,  2«3,  321,  323,  324, 
337,  366,  369-70. 

list,  101,  167,  279,  369.  {See  also 
Census,  Statistics  of.) 

books,  146,  837. 


Assize  of  Bread.  {See  Breadatuffa.) 
Atkinson's  street,  130. 
Attlcborough,  7. 

Back  street,  88,  130,  203,  217,  218,  308,  30d, 

332,  333. 
Baker's  aliey,  282. 
Ballot-boxes,  to  provide,  27. 
Banister's  wharf,  280.    {See  also  Wharfs.) 
Barbadoes,  91,  107,  304.    {See  also  Islands.) 
Barber,  45.    {See  also  Trades.) 
Barton's  Point,  203,  269. 

Barton's  liopcwalk,  15,  41,  131,  190,  202, 

208,  233,  235,  255. 
Barwick  (ship).  181.  {See  also  Ships,  Ves- 

scls,  etc.) 
Battery  alley,  07. 

Battery  March,  51,  67,  75, 130,  203,  255,  319. 
Battery,  233,  234,  330. 

south,  G.-),  204,  224.  225,  226,  314. 
north,  223,  226,  257,  277,  290,  292, 
294,  299. 
wharf  near,  290,  295,  305, 
332. 

grounds,  233,  234.    {See  also  For. 
tifications.) 
"  Bay,  The,"  76,  20G,  228,  325,  360. 
Beacon, the, 283,  299,  300, 314. 

hill,  283,  299,  300,  314. 
street,  102,  131, 137, 170, 176, 180, 192, 
196,  200,  217.  365. 
to  level,  72. 

Beer,  48. 
Beer  lane,  41. 
Beginning  (sloop),  43. 
Belfast,  317,320. 

Bells,  ringing  of,  26,  58,  59,  166,  220,  268. 

tolling  of,  287. 

ringers,  268,  279. 
Bennel's  I'asture,  4,  208. 

i^-f^'i  street.  232,  328 

school  in,  246.    {See  also 

Schools.) 
petition  to  erect  meeting- 
house on,  328.    {See  also 
Meeting- houses.) 
Bermudas,  288,  289, 312.    (  See  also  Islands.) 
Berwick,  359. 

Betty  (schooner),  57.    {See  also  Ships,  Vat- 

fiels,  etc.) 
Bills  of  credit,  22,  06,  225. 

tho  last  emission,  343. 
Bird  Island,  2GG.    {See  also  Islands.) 
Black  Horse  lane,  308. 

Blacksmith,  34,  162,  207,  298.     {See  alto 
Trades.) 

Blanchard's     wharf,     240.       {See  aUo 

Wharves.) 
Blanford,  84. 

Blockmaker,  127.    {See  also  Trades.) 
Bonds.    {See  Sureties.) 
Book  binder.     {See   Stationer  and  Book 
binder.) 

Bootle,  9.    (brigantine.)    {See  also  Shipa, 
Vessels,  etc.) 


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Boston,  1 ,  2,  5,  6,  8,  9, 10, 11,  13,  17, 18,  20, 21 , 

22,  23,  26,  28,  29,  31,  34,  37,  38,  49, 
50,  55,  56,  59,  60,  61,  63,  64,  65,  66, 
68,  69,  70,  73,  76,  79,  81,  82,  83,  84, 
86,  87,  88,  89-90,  92,  94,  95,  97,  101, 
102,  103,  105,  106,  107,  110,  116,  118, 
121,  122,  124,  125,  126,  128,  131,  134, 
135, lil-8, 139, 140, 143, 146, 147, 149, 
150, 151,  152,  153,  156,  157,  159,  161, 
162,  163,  164,  165,  166,  167, 169, 171, 
172,  173,  174,  175,  179,  181,  185,  187, 
189,  190, 191,  193,  194,  195,  199, 202, 
204,  205,  206,  207,  211,  214,  218,  219, 
220,  221,  223,  224,  225,  235,  236,  237, 
2:^9,  240,  241,  245,  243,  251,  252,  264, 
274,  276,  279,  280,  2S1,  290,  291,  292, 
296,  300,  302,  303,  305,  312,  313,  315, 
317,  318,  322,  323,  324,  325,  329,  334, 
336,  341,  344,  345,  352,  354,  355,  357, 
359,  368,  369,  371. 

boundary  line  between  Roxbury  and, 

23,  134-5,  310,  311.  (See  also  Per- 
ambulations or  Surveys.) 

Boston  Harbor.  Harbor,  the.) 

Boston  Neclj.    (See  Neck,  the) 
Bounds.    (See  Perambulations  or  Surveys.) 
Bordeaux,  343. 

Bowling  green.    (See  Fort  Hill.) 
Box's  liopewalk,  295. 
Boylston's  row,  65. 
Bradford,  45. 

Brantrey  (Braintree),  48,  277,  283. 
Brassfounder,  17.    (Sec.  also  Trades.) 
Brattle  street,  63,  202,  203,  360. 

church,  65, 123, 125.    (See also 
Meeting-houses.) 
Brazier,  169,  191.    (See  also.  Trades.) 
Brazilletto,  122,  186,  335.     (See  also  Wood, 

Mechanical.) 
Breadstuffs,  16,  39,  43.  47,  48,  52,  57,  64,  81, 
83,  89,  93,  107,  108,  124,  125, 
186,  230,  235,  248,  280,  285, 
302,  307,  314,  315,  316.  321, 
325,  328,  332,  344,  346,  349, 
353,  354,  358,  362,  365,  368, 
370,  371. 
assize  of  bread,  8, 10,  24,  46,  51, 
74,  109,  118,  123,  139,  15r>,  155, 
167,  181,211,212,214,  230,  234, 
248,  251-52,  265,  271,  273,295, 
297-8,  300,307,314,  316,  320-1, 
325,  328,  332,  344, 346,  349, 353, 
358,  362,  365,  368,  371. 
to  prevent  removal  of,  from 
town,  45,  76-7,  79,  262. 
Bridewell.    (See  House  of  Correction.) 
Bridge,  mill,  145,  147,  173,251,  300. 
to  pave,  3. 
at  Rumnoy  Marsh,  to  repair,  10, 
171. 

county,  12,  73,  75. 
swing,  20,  47. 
Grover's,  30. 
Clap,  75. 

draw,  in  Ann  street,  134,  136,  153, 
197-8. 

at  Oliver's  dock,  249,  316,  347,  362. 
Bridgewater,  322. 

Brimstone,  187.  (See  also  Disease,  infec- 
tious, prevention  of.)  , 

Bristol,  47,  173,  206,  258,  259,  260,  266,  268, 
30*i,  ,358. 

Brookliu.    (See  Brookline.) 

Brookline,  27,  48,  57,  62,  63. 

Brunswick,  188. 

Building,  petition  to  erect,  115,  2(7,  266,  294, 

332,  ,333. 
rejected,  4,  218,  329. 
allowed,  8,  117,  270,  280, 

328,  333. 
additional,  at  Almshouse, 

292, 

Bull,  Sign  of  the,  28.    ( See  also  Taverns.) 
Bulls.  Cattle) 


Bull's  wharf,  177,  237,  245,  246,  366.  (See 

also  Wharves.) 
Bunch  of  Grapes,  250.    (See  also  Taverns.) 
Burial  places,  23,  86,  111,  118, 2'j7,  289.  294. 

Old,  23,  53,  54,  111,  U2,  113, 
116,  136,  168,  187,  219,  284, 
286. 

South,  23,29,  37,  38,  78,80,104, 

105,  116,  118,  134,  154,  170, 
.  172,247,286. 
.  North,  32,  173,  179,  230,  289, 

294,  349,  355. 
herbage  of,  to  lease.  111,  112, 

113,  118,170,  172,  219. 
site  for,  to  select,  230. 
price  for  digging  graves  in,  287. 
charges  for  burying  sundry 

persons,  328. 

Burlington,  85. 

Butchers,  191,  270,  327.    (See  also  Trades.) 

Butter.    (See  Dairy  Produce.) 

By-laws.    (56(5  Orders,  town.) 

Byles'  wharf,  240.    (See  also  Whai-ves.) 

Cambridge,  53,  84,  137.  ' 

bay  leading  to,  313. 

street,  67,  130,  131,  203,  255,  284, 
308,  361. 
Canso,  342,  355,  356. 
Cape,  the,  52. 
Capo  Ann,  342. 

Cape  Breton,  200,  201,  342,  S56. 

Cape  Cod,  187,  285,  309,  363,  365. 

Cape  Francois,  200,  356. 

Capes  of  Virginia.    {See  Virginia.) 

Carpenter,  236.    (See  also  Tr-ades.) 

Carts,  trucks,  etc.,  76,  114,  120. 125.  162,  170, 

177,  178,  192,  197,  204,  233,  365. 
Casco  Bay,  18,  69,  85,  198,  288. 
Castle,  the,  11,  17,  89,  9J,  174,  183,  308.  (Se« 
also  Fortifications.) 
former  chaplain  of,  366. 
Castle  William.   (See  Castle,  the.) 
Catherine  (ahip),  54.    (See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 
Catholics,  200,  201. 
Cattle,  119  ,  285  ,  287  ,  369. 

prices  for  care  of,  287. 
bulls,  287. 

money,  for,  367-8. 
horses,  369. 
Census,  statistics  of,  369-70, 
Century  street,  72. 

Charcoal,  for  use  of  granary,  75.    {See  alto 
Granaries) . 
for  use  of  Watch-houses,  313.  (See 
also  Watch  ) 
Cbarlestown,  6,  37,  162,  205,  288. 
Chariestowu   (schooner),  260.      (See  also 

Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Charter  street,  32,  130,  203,  336. 
Cheese.    (See  Dairy  Produce.) 
Chelsea,  171,  172,  322. 
Chimnies,  27, 132,  150. 

sweepers,  124,  140,  289,  290,  310, 
364. 

sweeping  of,  124,  127,  141,  303. 
concerning  dangerfrom,  70,  189. 
firing  of,  to  prevent,  143. 

to  prosecute,  289,  290. 
law    concerning    sweeping  of, 
breach  of,  to  inform  against, 
237.    (See  also  Orders,  town.) 
Clap  bridge,  75.    (See  also  Bridge.) 
Clark's  square,  77,  3ol. 

wharf,  130,  202,  203,  240,  254,  308,  355. 
(See  also  Wharves.) 
Clerk  of  the  Peace,  60,  64,  120,  185,  189. 
Clothier,  62.    (See  also  Trades.) 
Coal,  for  use  of  granary,  75. 

safe  place  for  keeping  same,  to  provide, 

75.    (See  also  Granaries.) 
for   Watch-houses,  324.     (See  also 
Watch.) 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


387 


Coal,  selling  of,  otherwise  than  according  to 
law,  to  prosecute,  227. 
for  use  of  Faneuil  Hall,  363. 
Cold  lane,  67,  181,  309, 

Collateral,  ofter  of  land  as,  for  debt  of  Samuel 

Kneelaud  to  towu,  75. 
Collectors.  Taxes.) 
Colman's  wharf,  239,  241,  359.    (See  alw 

Wharves.) 

Committees,  reports  of,  to  receive,  27,  189, 

?26,  236,  280^  291,  292,  329,  341. 
Common,  the,  78,  112,  180,  186,  192,  225,  259, 
280,  285,  300. 

trees  on,  35,  81,129,  141,  163, 
206-7,  229,  254,  259,333,  33^ 

gun-house  on,  5,  7,  353.  ^ 

herbage, 73,  80, 102,  1 70,  280. 

repairs  on,  14,  102,  111. 

trespass  on,  15,  81,  228,  230. 

pond  on,  111,  119,  120. 

seats  in,  to  build,  336. 

powder-house  on.  111.  {See 
also  Armories.) 

•water  from,  to  prevent  run- 
ning through  Winter  street, 
176. 

to  raise  ground  in  the,  to  pre- 
vent water    running  into 
Winter  street,  176. 
posts  and  rails  to  set  up,  207. 
shore,  i.e.,  sewer.    (See  Drains.) 
street,  67,  120,  170,  180,  308. 

school  in,  246.    (See  also 
Schools.) 
Connecticut,  13,  63,  69,  79. 

colony  of,  317. 
Convicts,  279. 

imported,  not  to  be  allowed  to 
land,  206,  261,  266-7. 
to  send  away,  212,  213. 
Copper  works,  266,  267. 
Cordage,  122,  335. 

Cordwainer,  126,  144,  210,  228.    (See  also 

Trades.) 
Corners  :  —  Halloweirs,  319. 
Cork,  33,  77. 

Cornhill,  108,  128,  1-30,  158,  254,  293. 

street,  24,  26,  67,  137,  202,  '  03. 
Corn  market,  184,  203.    ( See  also  Market.) 
Couniy,  debt  of  Samuel  Kneeland  to  the,  74. 

bridge,   12,   73,   75.      (See  also 

Bridge.) 
treasurer  of  the,  78. 
Council,  the,  83,  90,  94,  96,  144,  198,  201,  317, 
318,  319,  344,355. 
members  of,  164,  370. 
petition  to,  63,  164-6. 
chamber,  1,  21,  23,  24,  25,  94, 
97,  159,  161,  193,  200,  220,221, 
243,  274,  297,  301,  317,  325, 
341,  347,  3.53. 
Court,  General,    (5^'e  Assembly.) 

of  general  or  quarter  sessions,  19,  21, 
49,  .t03,  118,  127,  151,  158,  169,  178, 

193,  268,  345. 
house,  38,  110,  175,  214,  2^.6,  291, 
296,  341. 

superior,  32,  61,  63-4,  83,  86,  89,  97, 
98,  124,  125,  128,  l:il,  153,  157, 
l.')8-9,  161,  164,  165,  171,  182,  197, 
211,  220. 

clerk  of  the,  197. 

inferior,  92,  103,  116,  151,  169.  179, 
345. 

of  Assize  and  General  Gaol  Deliv- 
ery, 161. 
Cow-keepers,  260. 

appointed,  206,  285,  287. 
Cow  lane,  203,  254. 
Crooked  lane,  293. 

Cross  street,  18,  121,  130,196,  203,  300,  308, 
335,  360,  361. 
nuisance  at  lower  end  of,  to 
abate,  64. 


Dairy  produce,  370. 

Dancing,  school  for.    (See  Schools.) 

Dave's  lane,  14. 

Day's  lane,  309. 

Debt,  prisoners  for,  156. 

Dedham,  224,  233  ,  244. 

Deeds,  56,  102. 

of  sakj,  13,  14,137. 

of  conveyance,  58,  -59,  60,  61. 

register  of.    (See  Register  of  Deeds.) 

town's,  66. 

oragreement  by  writing,  73,  78,80,  91- 
of release,  171. 
Registry  of,  179. 
of  Rainsford  Island,  226. 
Deer    Island,    132,  218,  225.     (See  also 

Islands.) 
Deertield,  242. 

township  laid  out  near,  37,  :'6. 
Defence,  line  of.    (See  Fortifications.) 
Disease,  infectious,  prevention  of,  11,  10,  18, 
33,  34,  36,  37,  40,  44,  48,  49,  .52.  70, 
71,  81-2,  83,  84,  85,  86,  89,  90,  U3, 
94,  95,  99,  111,  113,  114,  145,  147, 
173,  174,  183,  186,  1.^7,  188,  192, 
216,  241,  244,  246,  2  .0,  259,  260', 
265,282,287,  307-8.     (See  aUo 
Small-pox,     Measles,  Yellow 
Fever,  etc  ) 

to  provide  liouse  for  per- 
sons afflicted  with,  291. 
Distilleries  and  distilling,  77,  78,  88,  1[)0,  253, 
368. 

Dock,  the,  13,  21,  37,  51,  65,  82,  121,  122,  184, 
243,  249,  306,  308,  335,  336,  359, 
366. 

engine  at,  17,21,  61,  290, 339. 
men,  61-2,  339. 
orders  concerning,  62. 
watchmen  at,  37,  53,  55,  3U6,  344, 

306.    (See  also 
shops,  etc.,  at,  1&4,  165,  172,  182, 
191,243,  273,283,  294,  295,  358. 
Dock  Square,  67,  129,  130,  153,  179,  184,  188, 
193,  200,  201,  202,  203,  228, 
268,  .303,  308. 
tenements  to  lease,  191. 
town's  shops  at,  196,  200,  204, 
205,  207-8,  209-10,  211,  238, 
255. 

accounts  of  tenants  of,  197. 
market-house  in.  Peter  Faneuil 
to  erect,  246-7, 
25^. 
plan  of,  252. 
completion  of, 

356-7,  359. 
delivered  to. 
town,  360. 
(See also  Mar- 
ket.) 

Dolphin  (sloop),  44,  85,  215. 

Master  of,  344.    (See  also 
Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Dolphin,  Sign  of  the,  139,  254.    (See  also 
Taverns  ) 

Dorchester,  138,  147,  156,  180,  269,  313,  .320, 
351. 

Dove  (sloop),  162.  (See  also  Ships,  Vessels, 

etc.) 
Downes,  the,  33. 

Drains,  4,  8,  22,  29,  38,  51,  57,  63,  68,  70,  74, 
77,  78,  80,  81,  84,  104,  128,  137,  172,  179, 
181,  186,  196,  204,  2o8,  212,  213,  229,  2.J1, 
232,  2S9,  291,  297,  301,  307,  315,  321,  336, 
343,  350,  352,  365,  367. 

Dunstable,  97. 

Dyer's  wharf,  285.    (See  also  Wharves.) 
Dye-woods,  122,335. 

Eagle  (brigantine),  367.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Eagle  (ship),  148.  (See  also  Ships,  Vessels, 

etc.) 


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Eastham,  309. 

Edgar  Town,  88,  89,  90,  02,  93. 

Elizabeth  (brigantinc),  72.    {See  also  Ships, 

VcssclSj  etc.) 
Emigranta,  3,  5,  9, 10,  12,  G9,  81,  148, 181,  277, 
314-18,  3-:0,  3-J8,  347. 
reception  of,  town  notified,  3. 
names  of,  admitted  as  inhabi- 
tants, 3,  6,  9.    {See  also  Ire- 
land ) 

England,  181. 

Entertainment,  for  town  officials,  public 
dinner  to  provide,  20.  39,  53, 115,  ICtj,  167, 
176,  183,  226,  237,  243,  280,  297,  329,  340, 
347. 

Essex  street,  07,  129,  130,  203,  360. 
Eustatia  (St.)    (See  tfaint  Eustatia.) 
■'livening  Post,  68.    {See  also  Newspapers.) 
Exchange  Tavern,  14.    (See  also  Tavernu.) 
Experiment  (sloop),  347.    {See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Exports,  45,  76-7. 

Falmouth,  18. 

Faneuil  Hall,  362,  363,  364,  S63,  371. 

coal  for,  to  provide,  363. 
first  meeting  held  in,  363. 
Fees,  retaining,  37,  88,98,  99,  101,  103,  131, 

330,  331-32. 
Ferries,  47,  68,  63,  77,  105,  156. 

improvement  of,  69,  306. 
pc^rquisites,  OD. 

ferriage  to  augment,  72.    {See  also 
Winnisimet.) 
Fevers.    (S'cc  Disease,  infectious.) 
Fines,  277. 

Fire,  water  engines,  1,  4,  5,  6,  7,  12,  13,  17, 
21,  105,  138,  171,  2-29,  233,  234,  237, 
238,  248,  253,  231,  271,  2S I,  28:;-4,  285, 
287,  239,  295,  296,  328,  329,  330,  331, 
337-40,  330,  3GS. 
men,  1,  4,  5,  G,  7.  17,  21,  34,  35,  37,  61, 
118,  138,  152, 175,  193-4,  229,  234,  238. 
242,  251,  254,  257-S,  271,  270,  281,  283- 
4,  285,  283-90,  328,  329,  330,  331,  382, 
337-40,  333-4,  368. 

list  of,  152,  254,  271,  283-4,  285, 

295-6,  331,  337-40. 
to  be  free  from  other  town  offi- 
ces, 6,  21,  62,  152,  284,  286,  331, 
332  338. 
allowance,  0,  271,284,296,  337. 
premiums,  237,  284,  286,  328,  338, 
864,  S6i. 
houses,  6,  01,  105, 170, 171,  337. 
orders,  271,  328-9,  837-8. 
prevention  of,  70. 

town's  building  on  Fort 
Hill  consumed  by,  216. 

Fire  wards,  230,  277. 

vacancies  in,  to  fill,  274. 
appointed,  2.' 6. 
Fish,  285,  289. 

market,  129. 

bouse  at  Oliver's  bridge.  (iSefJB ridge.) 

{See  also  Market.) 
street,  51,  67,  lOS,  113,  115,  118,  123,  125, 
130,  172,  189,  202,  203,  254,  255, 
23 J,  303,309,  3G0-1. 
slip  running  from,  encroachment 
on,  63. 

Fisheries,  84. 
Fleet  street,  309. 
Flour.    (6'e«  Breadstuff's.) 
Fort  Hill,  142,  171,  174-5,  208,  212,  233,  234, 
236,  2  {8. 
town's  house  on,  142,  171. 

consumed  by  fire,  231. 
well  on,  to  repair,  212. 
town's  rights  on,  226. 
bricks  at,  to  purchase,  231. 
infringement  of  town's  rights  at,  to 

prosecute,  233. 
bowling  green  at,  236. 


Fortifications,  11,  65,  89,90, 120, 162, 173,  174, 
183,  193,  204,  233,  V34,  240, 
241,  242,  253,  314,  334.  362, 
3G3, 366. 

line  of  defence,  2, 128, 195,  302, 
354. 

repairs  at,  35. 

moneys  received  for  townships 
to  bo  used  in  repairing,  227. 
or  breastwork,  to  erect,  341. 

Franco,  342. 

Frenchmen.    (See  Inhabitants.)    {See  also 

Aliens  vr  foreigners.) 
Friends  Adventure  (sloop),  92.    {See  also 

f Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
rog  lane,  139,  203. 
Fustick,  122,  336.    {See  also  Dye-woods.) 

Gallows,  the.    {See  Neck,  the.) 
Gaol  or  jail,  353. 

imprisoned  in,  for  debt,  156. 
in  Queen  street,  engine  by,  340. 
Gambo  River,  187.    {See  also  Slave  traffic.) 
Gazette,  Mr.  Boydell's,  68.    {See  a/so  News- 
papers.) 
Georges,  12. 
Georges  River,  51,  62. 
George  street,  129. 
George  Town  (Georgetown),  255. 
Gibbins'  court.  139. 
Gibbs'  lane,  319. 

Glass,  268,  269.    {See  also  Imports.) 

G la-zier  and  joiner,  3.    ( See  also  Trades.) 

Globe,  Sign  of  the,  320.    {See  also  Taverns.) 

Glocester  (Gloucester),  223,  249, 

Glover,  173.    {See  also  Trades.) 

Golden  Ball,  the,  285.    {See  also  Taverns.) 

Governor,  11,  83,  96,  115,  184,  198,  201,  202, 
233,  234,  314,  317,  318,  319,  337, 
342,  351,  355,  356,  357,  306,  369, 
370. 

petition  to,  45,  63,  G4,  90, 126, 164-5, 

163, 183,  259. 
address  to,  11,  89,  174,  304,  305. 
reply,  305-6. 

application  to,  concerning  quaran- 
tine, and  prevention  of  spread  of 
disease,  5/,  94,  144-3,  308. 
application  to.  to  prevent  impress- 
ment of  sailors,  etc.,  315. 
Order  Irom  concerning  the  "Sea- 
flower,"  3  '8 
Grain,  10,  31,  124,  285,  315,  361.    {See  alao 
Breadstufts.) 
injury  to  the,  124. 
price  of  carting,  290. 
measurers  of,  361. 
Granaries,  10,  47,  64,  76,  80, 102,  107, 124, 169, 
285. 

accounts  of,  to  examine,  25,  44. 
45,  64. 

choice  of  keeper  of,  SO,  31. 
removal  of,  to  consider  30. 
cellar  under,  71,  73-4,  75,  78,  94, 
97. 

repairs  of,  75,  124,  125. 
charcoal  for,  75. 
coal",  75. 

safe  place  for  same,  to  pro- 
vide, 75. 
overseer  of,  107,  169. 

accounts,  280. 

North,  169. 

to  lease,  228. 

Notice  to  be  posted  at,  206. 
Gray's  wharf,  245.    {See  also  Wharves.) 
Great  Britain,  215. 

Green  Dragon,  the,  144.  {See  also  Taverns.) 
Green  lane,  67,  203. 

paving  of,  to  defer,  41. 
Greyhound,  sign  of  (he,  134,  135,  310,  311. 

'{Sec  also  'I'averns.) 
Grolon,0:i,  8;!. 

Grover'B  Bridge,  30.    {See  also  Bridge.) 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


389 


GuadaUipa,  355. 

Guinea,  coast  of,  1S7.  (See  aluo  Slave  trafSc). 
Guusmiih,  57,  3G7.    {See  also  Trades.) 

Hairdrepscr,  60,191,  208.     (5'<;ca/so Trades.) 
Half  Square  court,  238,  249. 
Halaey's  wharf, 2<i9.    {See  also  Wharves.) 
Hannah  (sloop),  10.    (  See  aUo  Ships, Vea- 

S6lS|  etc  ) 

Hanover  street,  84, 100,  104,  115,  117,  130,  254, 

335,  361. 
Harhor,  the,  13,  76,  315. 
Uarwich,  245,  26J. 
Ilatmaker,  210.    {See  also  Trades.) 
Haward  (hayward.)    (6'e«  Cowkeeper.) 
Hawk,  Sign  of  the,  241.   {See  also  Taverns.) 
Hawkins  street,  255. 

Uay,  weighing  of,  etc.    {See  Weights,  etc.) 

weigher  of,  appointed,  162,  178,  179, 
Hearsey's  wiiarfe,  "^38.  {See  also  Wharves.) 
Hemp,  16,  81,  261,  262,  265,  26),  267,  278. 
Henchman's  lane,  129. 

Hill's  wharf,  130  .  240,  {See  also  Wharves.) 
Hingham,  229,  351. 

Hogreves.    {iSee  Swine,  regulating  of.) 
Holland,  304. 
Hollis  street.  231. 

Homes's  hole  ( Holmes'  Holl) ,  88, 89, 90, 92. 93. 
Hope  (schooner),  90.    {See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 

Horseshoe  Tavern,  206.  {See  also  Taverns.) 
Horses.    (iS'ee  C.-utle.) 

Hospitals,  13,  37,  40,  44,  82,  83,  85,  86,  89,  94, 
99,  100,  107,  m,  116,  124,  125, 
133, 141,  142-3,  145,  147,  148,  155, 
156,  157,  162,  163,  164,  173,  192, 
196,  200,  201,  204,  209,  212,  2i6, 
219,  223,  241,  242,  244,  246,  247, 
250,  252,  260,  261,  265,  278,  279, 
2S2,  287,  292,  299,  304,  307,  311, 
312,  ,352. 

wood  for,  261,  294. 

keeper  of  Province,  116-17,  133, 
142-3,  200,  250-1  299,  304,  307, 
311,  352. 

red  flag  at  Clough's  house  (now  a 

hospital),  to  display,  140. 
gu:ud  at,  95,  96,  146,  192,  216,  219, 

124-5,  272,  2:8,  2>82,  2y2,  311. 
nurses,  146,  173,  250,  259,268,278, 
279,  2n2,  287-8,  299,  311,  352. 
House  of  Correction,  45,  351. 
Hull,  13. 

Hull  street,  179,  307. 

Humbird   (sloop),  39,  43,  56.     {See  also 

Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Hutchinson's    wharf,     239.      {See  also 

Wharves.) 

Imports,  16,  18,  34,  37,  39,  40,  43,  44-5,  48, 
52,  57,  77,  70,  81,  83,  85,  86,  93, 
186,  268. 
Impost  Office,  47,  54,  347,  367, 

list  of  passengers  at,  54. 
Impressment,  315. 
Incendiarism,  216.    {See  also  Fire.) 
Indexes  for  public  records.    {See  Records.) 
Indian  meal  or  corn  (See  BreadstutFs.) 
Indians,  272. 

free,  list  of,  to  take,  132,  251. 
law  concerning  bnrial  of,  neglect 
of  by  sextons,  233. 
Industry  (brig),  181.    (/See  a^so  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 

Industry  (ship),  00,  258,  260,  262,  268.  (See 
also  Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 

Inhabitants,  280,  315.  320. 

admitted  a<>,  3,  14,  20.  27,  50,  57, 
59,  GO,  62,  78,  85,  92,  109,  115, 
162,  185,  186-7,  2  9,  224,237, 
240,  24.',  244.  245,  249,  255,  266, 
270,  288,  301,  304,  320,  222, 
350  ,  351,  362,  306.  {See  also 
Emigrants.) 


Inhabitants,  transferred  from  Boston  to  Dor. 
cheater,  147. 
petition  to  bo  admitted  as,  207, 

312,330,  340,  3')i,3rjl,  307. 
index  of  names  of  persons  giv- 
ing bonds  for  inliabitants  ad- 
mitted, to  make,  298. 
French,  not    qualifcd  as,  198, 
200-1,  313-14,  337,  340-1,  342, 
355,  356. 
law  concerninji;-  ndraission  as, 
to  obse  rve,  201. 
Innholders,  licenses  as,  petition  for,.59,  .370-1. 

allowed,  GO,  04,  G7,  129-30,  202-3, 

254,  308,  300-1. 
disallowed,  67,  130-1,  255,  309, 
361. 

list  of,  129-31,  185,  189,  202-3, 
254-5,  308-9.     {See  also  Li- 
censes.) 
Insane,  69,  127,  351,  366. 

Intemperance,  immorality,  profanity,  etc., 
2,  4,  G,  13,  36,  122,  128,  ^i,  170,  194,  213, 
242,  334,  336,  354,  355,  357,  3G3. 
Ireland,  71,  72,  74,  298,  314,  316-18,  320. 

emigration  from,  3,4,7,  10,  12,  54, 
69.  70,  79,  81,  148,  181,  277,  314, 
316-18,  320,  328.  {See  also  Emi- 
grants.) 

Iron,  16,  39,  48,  52,  81, 122,  335. 

Ironmonger,  23,    {See  «i;.«o  Trades.) 

Islands.    ( See  the  following) :  — 

Rainsford's,  Spectacle,  Isle  of  Sables, 
Isle  of  Wight,  Martha's  Vineyard, 
Barbadoes,  Deer,  St.  Thomas,  Span- 
ish Town,  St.  Christopher's,  Nan- 
tucket, Long,  Bird,  Bermudas,  Santo 
Domingo  o?"  Uayti,  West  Indies,  Lee- 
Avard. 

Isle  of  Sables, 79.  {See  also  Islands.) 
Isle  of  Wight,  48.    {See  also  Islands  ) 

Jamaica,  23,  92,93,  174,  206,  250,  327,  365. 
Jersey,  33,  257. 

Joiner,  217.    (5ee  a/so  Trades.) 
Joylift''8  lane,  149. 

Jurors,  125,  157,  160,  292,  341,  344-5. 

petit,  choice  of,  22,  27,  38,  49-50,  92, 

101,  103,  128,  151,  161,  345,  3,59, 
grand,  choice  of,  49, 61,  IIG,  124,  157, 

220,  345. 
on  trials,  124,  157,  161. 
list  of  persons  eligible  as,  to  Bubmit» 

159,  166. 

Justices,  1,  2,  21,  23.  24,  23,  28,  39,  40,  65, 
71,  83,  93,  94,  95,  93,  97,  102,  111, 
126,  127.  128,  144,  145,  1-j6,  159-60, 
164-5,  183,  185,  188,  190,  192,  193, 
194,  195,  200,  211,  220,  251,  272, 
274,  275,  282,  293,  301-2,  303,  325, 
353,  354,  355,  363. 

King  George  (ship),  265.    {See  c /so  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
King  street,  14,  35,  48,  77,  129,  130,  202,  203, 

249,   250,  254,   255,   299,  308, 

309,  361. 

Lamb,  Sign  of  the,  120,  320.    (See  also  Tav- 
erns.) 

Lancaster,  offer  of  land  iri,  as  coll.ateral  for 

debt  of  S.  Kneoland  to  town,  75. 
Lands,  etc.,  lease  of,  by  town,  5,  9, 15, 18, 20, 
21,  22,  27,  47,  02,  6J.  73,  75,  107,  110, 
112,  114,  119,  130-40,  147,  148,  151, 
179,  190,  200,  202.  204,  205,  207,  218, 
224,  225,  223,  235,  305. 
purchase  of,  by  town,  13. 
sale  of,  by  town,  13,  39.  54,  55-6,  58, 
59,  CO,  61,  71,  96, 
132. 

to  settle,  31,  50,  56. 
lease  of  herbage  of  Old  burying  place, 
23. 


390 


City  Document  Xo.  87. 


Lands,  granted  to  town,  27,  28,  29,  37  49,  50, 

55-6,  58,  66,  102. 
list  of  leases  of  to  wn's  estate,  185, 207-8. 

to  submit,  185. 
lease  of,  to  advertise,  218. 
quit-rent  for,  223. 
grant  of,  to  Almshouse,  292. 
marsh  on  the  Neck,  62,  116,  185,  210, 

245,  271,  281,  285,  298. 
cellar  under  the  granary,  71,  73,  75, 94, 

97, 

in  Lancaster.   (-See  Lancaster.) 
Lands  or  buildings,  town's,  5,  7,  9,  13,  14,  15, 
17,  19,  21,  22,  31,  37,  39,  47,  49,  50, 
53-54,  58,  59,  62,  66,  68,  69,  71, 
r  73-4,75,  76,87,90,98,99,101,103, 

107, 110, 114, 116, 119, 124, 131, 137, 
139-40,  142,  150,  151,  153-4  164, 
165,  109,  171,  172,  174-5,  179,  184, 
196, 197, 199, 201 , 204, 205, 206, 207, 
209,  210,  216,  218,  '230,  231,  232, 
233,  234,  235,  236,  237,  238,  242, 
243-4,  246,  247,  249,  250,  251,  252, 
255,  257,  267,  269,  270,  271,  273, 
277,  283,  289,  290,  292,  294,  295, 
299,  314,  336,  353,  356,  358,  365. 
list  of  all,  to  submit,  256,  369. 
Lands  or  Buildings  — 
Owners :  — 

Adams,  Samuel,  1.  (Barton's 

Kopc  walk),  15. 
Allen,  Jeremiah,  h.,  359. 

Allen,  ,  h.,  48. 

Alleyn,  Edward,  1.,  55, 
Bubbidge,  Benjamin,  b.,  307. 
Baker,  John,  s.  h.,  217. 
Banister,  Samuel,  h.,  200. 
Bant,  William,  196. 
Barnard,  James,  1.,  156,  159, 

h.,  159. 
Barnard,  Richard,  h.,  179. 
Bass,  Samuel,  1.,  151. 
Beekmorc,  George,  h.,  269. 
Belcher,  Joseph,  h.,  70. 
Belknap,  Joseph,  1.,  5. 
Bennet,   Capt.   Elisha,  h., 
106. 

Bennet,  ,  1.,  4,  208. 

Benuett,  ,1.,  300. 

Bill,  Richard,  1.,  13. 

Blair,  Cai}t.  ,  b.,  345. 

Bonyat,  Widow,  ,  h.,  314, 

343. 

Boston  Neck,  grantees  of 
lands  &  flats  at,  1.,  234. 

Box,  ,  r.  w.,  295. 

Boylston,  Dr.  Zabdiel,  b.,  65 
213. 

Bryant,  3rrs.  ,  h.^  244. 

Butler,  ,  h.,  309  312. 

Byles,  Josias,  b.,  55,  63,  196. 

Calef,  Widow,  ,  h.,  63. 

Caless  (Calef?) ;  Widow  , 

h.,48. 
Carnes,  Jolin,  h.,  230 
Clark,  Dr.  John,  b.,  172. 

Clark,  ,  h  ,  294. 

Clough,  Benjamin,  h.,  145, 

148,  180,  192,  216,  223,  241, 

242,  252. 

CXou^h,  Deacon,  ,h.,180. 

Cochrean,  Alexander,  h.,120. 
Coffin,  Charles,  h.,  35. 

Coffiu,  ,  w.,  h.,  289. 

Collings,  ,  h.,  256. 

CoUson,  David,  h.,  291,  295. 

Colson,  1.,  290. 

Compton,  John,  h.,  123,  125. 
Comrin,  Ca/>i.  John,  h.,  350. 
Cookson,  Obadiah,  jr.,  h., 

230. 

Cowley,  Capt.  ,  h  ,  284. 

Cunningham,  Capt.  Nathl. 
h.,269. 


Lands  or  Buildings  — 
Owners:  — 

Davis,  Capt.  Nicholas,  h., 
108. 

Day,  James,  1.,  179.  - 

Deacon,  ,  sh.,-328. 

Deriug,  Henry,  h.,  137,  357. 
Dolbeare,  James,  h.,  181. 
Dolbeare,  John,  sh.,  128. 
Douglass,  Thomas,  h.,  20. 
Douglass,  Dr.  William,  h  , 
104. 

Dowrick,  Capt.  ,b.,  367. 

Drowne,  ,  sh.,  254. 

Dupee,  Daniel,  h.,  21. 
Dwight,  Jonathan,  1.,  307, 
310. 

Dyre,  Barrat,  h.,  212. 

Dyre,  \  Mrs.  ,  1.,  237, 246. 

Dyar,  i  340. 
Faneuil,  Peter,  h.,  359. 
Faneuil,  Peter,  et  al.,  h.,  137. 

Faneuil.  ,  b.,  21. 

Fitch,  /Jon.  Thomas,  heirg 

of,  1.,  43. 
Flood,  Joseph,  jr,  h.,  232. 
Foster,  Jonathan  h.,  144-5, 

146,  147. 
Foster,  Thomas,  h.,  51. 

Friswell,   ,  h.,  29. 

Gibbins,  ,  h.,  322,  346. 

Gibbons,  ,  b.,  167. 

Glin,  ,  h.,  366. 

Goddard,  ,  h.,  120. 

Gooch,  ,  b.,  105,  170. 

Goodwin,  Thomas,  h.,  270. 
Grant,  Joseph,  h.,  64. 
Graton,  JoLn,  h.,  310,  31L 
Gray,  Edward,  1.,  (Barton's 

Rope  Walk),  15. 
Green,  ,  h.,  63,  123,  w. 

h.,  125. 

Gregory  Mrs.  Abigail,  h., 
19b. 

Gutteridge,  Robert,  h.,  51. 

Gwin,  ,  h.,  189. 

Haley,  Samuel,  h.  &  b.,  179. 

Haley,  ,  h.,  48. 

Hall,  Hugh,  h.&l.,  117. 

Hallowell,  ,  I.,  319. 

Halsey,  James,  h.,  309,  312. 
Hamilton,  Frederick,  b.,  77. 
Hamock,  CV/p^.  John,  h.,  350. 
Hancock,  Thomaa,  M.,  192, 
217. 

Hartshorn,  Jonathan,  h.,  76. 

Harvey,    Widow,   ,  1., 

149. 

Hatch,  Benj.,  h.,  350. 
Heath,  Joseph,  1.,  66,  59,  60, 
61. 

Henderson,  Capt-  Jos.,  h., 
365. 

Hinds,  John,  h.,  260. 
Holyoke,  Jacob,  h.,  237.  , 

Horton,  ,  h.,  362. 

Howard,  Robert  (late),  h., 
77. 

Hubbard,  Joseph,  1.  &  whf., 
234. 

Hunt,  Alexander,  sh.  yd., 
238. 

Hunt,  John,  h.,  229,  315. 
Hunting,  Samuel,  h.,  206. 

Hutchinson,  ,  b.,  338. 

Inches,  Thomas,  h.,  lO.j. 
Indicott,  John,  h.,  61. 
Jeffries,  John,  h.,  53,  81,  1., 
310. 

Jenkins,  Mrs.  ,  h.,260. 

Jones,  Thomas,  1.,  156. 
Johounot,  Daniel,  h.,  61. 
Johonoot,  Zachariah,  l.,231. 
Kelly,  liobert,  h.,  21. 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


391 


Lands  or  Buildings  — 
Owners:  — 

Kneeland,  Solomon,  1.,  179. 

Larab,  Col.  ,  1.,  138,  313. 

Lewes,  3fr8.  Grace,  h.,  269. 

Lewis.  3rrs.  ,  h.,  319. 

Maccarty,  William,  h.,  68, 

238,  1.,  238,  249. 
Mascarene,  Major   ,  h., 

108. 

McDaniel,  Mrs.  ,  b.,320. 

Monk,  George,  h.,  4. 
Mountfort,  Jonathan,  h.,  63. 

Nazro,  Dr.  '•  ,  h.,  fi9. 

Norton,  Mrs.  ,  b.,  347. 

Oliver,  Andrew,  1.,  39. 
Oliver,  Brattle,  1.,  225. 
Oliver,  Capt.  Natbanael,  1., 

23,  30,  74,  91. 
Osgood,  Jobn,  b.,  21. 
Palmer,  Hon.  Thoriias  etal.., 

w.  h.,  184. 
Parker,  Jacob,  h.,  289. 
Parkman,   ,  1.,  305,  333, 

336. 

Phillips,  Gillam,  h.,  370. 
Phillips^  John,  h.,  24,  26. 
Potter,  John,  h.,208. 
Price,  Henry,  1.,  297. 
Price,  William,  h.,  137. 
Rachel,  John,  h.,  106. 
Pawling,  Love,  h.,  315. 

Pawling,  Mrs.  ,  b.,  237. 

Ray,  Elizabeth,  h.,  75. 
Read,  John.  1.,  56,  59,  60. 
Richards,  Jeremiah,  h.,  I  JO. 
Richardson,  John,  1.,  138, 
313. 

Russell,  Benj.,  h.,  351. 
Salter,  Richard,  b.,  289. 
Salter,  Thomas,  h.,  206. 
Savage,  Habijab,  h.,  137. 
ScoUey,  James,  b.,  57. 
Sheldon,  Capt.  Josiah,  h., 
320. 

Shute,  ,  ].,  336. 

Sigourney,  ,  d.,  h.,  368. 

Skinner,  Mrs.  ,  h.,  21. 

Smith,  Richard,  h.,  134,  135, 
299. 

Sniitb,  Samuel,  h.,  102. 
Smith,  Thomas,  h.,  188. 
Speakman,  William,  b.,  77. 

Btaniford,  ,  b.,  365. 

Storer,  Ebenezer,  h.,  321. 

Thompson,  ,  1.,  35,  238. 

Tilley,  George,  1.,  300. 

Torrey,  ,  h.,  29. 

Trinity  Church,  1.,  105. 
Tuckerman,  John,  h.,  333. 
Tyler,  Andrew,  b.,  8. 
Vintenon,  Jobn,  h.,  80. 
Walker,  ,  h.,  63,  123,  w. 

h.,  125. 
Walley,  Abiel,  b.,  84. 
Wallis,  Thomas,  b.,  213,  315. 
Warden,  Francis,  h.,  365. 
W^arden,  Francis,  heirs  of, 

1.  &  b.,  137. 

Warden,  ,  h.,  113. 

Welch,  John,  h.,  40. 
Welles,  Samuel,  1.,  138,  h., 

313. 

Wendell,  Hon.  Jacob,  1.,  56, 
59,  102. 

Wendell,    Capt.   Jobn,  1., 
46. 

Wendell,  Col.  ,  b.,  20, 21, 

l.,174. 
West,  Elisba,  h.,  248. 
Wheeler,  William,  jr.,  h., 

332 

White,  John,  h.,  20. 
While,  Ca^ii.  Samuel,  h.,  32. 


Lands- or  Buildings  — 
Owners :  — 

Williams,  Jonathan,  h.,  25, 
181. 

Wimble,  James,  b.,  3. 
Language,  English,  to  study,  201,  342. 
Laws,  breach  oi,  217,  278,  301,  343. 

to  prosecute,  2,  170,  189, 

193,  227,  233,  290,  303. 
to  suppress,  26,  35,  207,  242. 
to  be  enforced,  36,  183,  195,  201,  204, 
207,  227,  236,  238,  239,  241,  287,  294, 
321,  322,  331,  333,  355,  356,  357,  359, 
363,  367. 
Leases.    {See  Lands.) 

Leather-breeches  maker,  148.     {See  also 
Trades.) 

Leatherdresser,  37.    ( See  also  Trades.) 
Lee's  wharf,  240.    (,S'ee  a/«o  Wharves.) 
Leeward  Islands,  356.    {See  also  Islands.) 
Leghorn  (fihip),  320.    {See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 
Lemons,  34,  37. 
Letters,  260. 

written  or  to  write  — 

town  clerk  to  Hon.  Judge  Benja- 
min Prescott,  83. 
to  Mr.  Waters,  183. 
to  Col.  Tyng,  97. 
to  selectmen  of  Lynn, 
Maiden,  and  Read- 
ing, 106. 
to  Hon.  Setb  Wil- 
liams and  William 
Ward,  158-9. 
to  Joseph  Tompson, 
318. 

from  Capt.  William 
Beekman  to  Hon. 
Col.  Wendell,  174. 

Capt.  Armitage  to 
Capt.  Larrabee, 
198 

clerk  to  selectmen  of 
Rosbury,  135,  310, 
311. 

to  town  clerk,  166. 
clerk    to  Stephen 

Minot,  218,  230. 
Capt.  John  Aves  to 

Thomas  Hubbard, 

256. 

Capt.  Fluker  to  Mr. 
Bowdoin,  256. 
Stephen     Hall  to 
Ho7i.     John  Os- 
borne, 260. 
Mr.  Kilby  to  select- 
men, 359. 
Leverett's  lane,  202,  206,  367. 
Lewis  burg  (Louisbourg),  314,  342. 
Licenses,  368. 

petition  for,  as  taverners  or  re- 
tailers, 59,  370-1. 
allowed,  60,  64,  129-30,  202-3,  254, 

308,  360-1,  368,  371. 
disallowed,  121,  130-1,  255,  309, 
361. 

list  of,  60, 121,  185, 189,  202-3,  254-5, 

208-9. 
form  of,  60. 

names   of  persons   granted,  67, 
129-30.  * 
of  persons  refused,  130-1. 
no  more,  to  allow  for  the  year,  253. 
Lightermen,  132. 

Lignum  Vitae,  122,  335.    {See  also  Wood, 

mechanical.) 
Linen,  printer  of,  3.    {See  also  Trades.) 
cases  of,  57,  265. 

Linseed  oil,  81,  86. 

Locksmith,  51,  62.    {See  also  Trades.) 
Logwood,  122,  335.    {See  also  Dyewoods.) 


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London,  9.  17,  33,  36,  40,  43,  53,  57,  59,  60, 
lOj,  103,  12G,  130,  201,  218,  219,  250,  207, 
278,  291,  3U0,  320. 

Londonderry,  79. 

Loni,'  Island,  13,  248,  365.  {See  also  Islands.) 
Long  lane,  182,  202,  246. 

Long  whirf,  7,  112,  203,  238,  300,  324,  335, 

364.    (6'ce  al-io  Wharves.) 
Lord's  Day,  194-5,  348,  353. 

concerning  profanation  of,  2,  128, 

194-5,  302,  303,  354,  355. 
Watch  on  the,  127-8,  193,  194-5, 
251,301,  302,  353,  354, 
355. 

at  hospital,  on,  146. 
traffic  upon  the,  128,  194,  .302,  303. 
to  preach  on,  at  North  Writing 
School,  320. 
Love  lane,  231. 

school  in,  240.  (See  also  Schools.) 
otrcct.  41,  254,  281. 
Lynn,  34,  105, 100.  107. 

street,  67,  229,  254,  255,  315. 

Mackeral  lane,  202,  361. 
Mail  matter,  260. 

to  fumigate,  260. 
Maiden,  105,  103,  107,  182,  180-7,  270,  294. 
Maps  and  Plans,  49,  252. 
Mariict,  30,  ;i2,  42,  240-7,  268,  370. 

property  of,  19. 

North,  i,  :0. 

South,  42,  03,  €8,  110,  357-8. 

to  lease,  42. 
weights  and  scales  at,  109,  116. 

to  collect,  51, 
164,  171. 

fish,  129. 

clcrka  of,  116, 167-8, 171, 176, 230, 236, 

33i,  841,  363,  361,  367. 
in  Dock  Square,  153,  240,  252,  253, 

263,  30J,  3U6-7,  359. 
corn, 154,  203. 
forestalling  the,  227. 
bouse,  I'cicr  Fanouil  to  erect,  246-7. 
plan  of,  252,  268. 
completion  of,  356-7,  359. 
delivered  to  the  town,  360. 
Gtalls  in,  301,370. 
Marbleht  ad.  91,  302. 
Marlborough,  40,  50,  327. 

engine.    (See  Fires.) 
street,  51,  07,  77,  203,  212,  254, 
255,  267,  ."01,  315,  347,  360-61. 
Marshall'ii  laae,  331. 
Marshlield.  139. 

Martha'3  Vineyard,  50,  82,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92, 

93,  95,  215.  213. 
Mary  (brigantine),  350.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Mary  (sship),  219.    (See  also  Ships,  Vessels, 

etc.) 

Maryland,  269,  344. 

Mason,  18.'.    (See  also  Trades.) 

Massachusetts  Bay,  122,  218,  225,  336. 

Province  of,  G,  11,  13,  16, 
17,  20,  22,  59,  05,  70, 
91,  9J,  93,  102,  110,  126, 
133,  137,  144-5,  104-5, 
175,  201,  205,  225,  229, 
230,  242,  262,  234,  299, 
,  305,  337,  341,  342,  343, 
344,  345,  351,  355,  356, 
357. 

records  of  general  court  of,  6. 
debt  of  Samuel  Kneeland  to, 
74. 

treasurer  of,  78. 

May  Flower  (sloop),  92.  (See  also  Ships, 
Vessels,  etc.) 

Measles,  70,  187.  (See  also  Disease,  infec- 
tious.) 

Meat,  dealer  in,  199.    (See  also  Trades.) 
Mcdfield,  347. 


Meeting  houses,  10,  347-8. 

Rev.  Messrs.  Foxcroft's  and 

Chauncy's,  4. 
North,  5,  152,  338,  348. 
Old  North,  34,  258,  289,  295, 

339. 

New  North,  37,  273,  338. 
Old  church,  58,  .59. 
Brattle  street,  05.  123,  125. 
Trinity  church,  105,  170,  337. 
Mr.    Checkley's  (Summer 

street),  241. 
petition  to  erect,  on  Bennet 

street,  328. 

Mehogony  (Mahogany)  Wood.  (See  Wood, 
mechanical.) 

Merchants  and  Inhabitants.  (See  Inhab- 
itants.) 

Merchants'  Row,  51, 130,  143,  184,  254,  .309. 

town's  warehouse  in,  110, 
252. 

watch.    (See  Watch.) 
Mermaid  (schooner),  187.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Middle  utrcet,  07,  129,  130,  202,  255.  308,  361. 
Milk  street,  08,  121,  192,  212,  308,  319,  336, 
361. 

Mill  bridge,  145, 147, 173,  251,  300. 

to  p.ave,  3.    (See  also  Bridge.) 

pond, 179. 

creek, 216. 
Mills,  North,  241. 

owners,  32. 

highway  at,  63. 

to  survey,  32. 

Milton,  4,  6,  359,  360. 
Minoi's  court,  309. 
Molasses,  122,  197,  335. 


Nantasket,  33. 

Nantucket,  215.    (See  also  Islands.) 
N.itoray  (in  township  of  Cambridge),  53. 
Neck,  the,  07,  233,  234,  240,  241,  251,  254. 

walch  at,  2, 128,  1U3,  195,  251,301, 
302,  353,  354. 

rails  on,  6. 

fence,  etc.,  8. 

land,  etc.,  leased,  20,  21,  22,  27,  63, 

110,  218,  207. 
highway  on,  301. 

to  repair,  35,  232. 
lino  between  highway  and  salt 

l)onds  at,  53. 

marsh  on,  62,  G".,  116,  155,  185, 

204,  245,  271.  231,  285,  295. 
gallows  on,  120. 
fortifications  on,  173,  195. 
highway  at,  incumbrance  to  re- 
move, 193. 
herbage  at,  damage  to,  193. 
Needle-work,  school  tor.    (Sec  Schools.) 
Negroes  and  Mulattocs,  2,  7,  S3,  94,  95,  12% 
194,    210,  219, 
242,    251,  277, 
278,   302,  320, 
347,    349,  354, 
370. 

laws  concerning, 
2. 

emancipation  of  a, 

83,  .349. 
free,  244, 245,  370. 
list    of,  to 
take,  132, 
135. 

to  act  as  Bcaven- 
gcrs,  135,  136. 

law  concerning 
buiial  of,  neg- 
lected by  sex- 
tons, 233. 

list  of  cattle  be- 
longing to,  36J). 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


393 


Neptune  (sloop),  81,  82,  83,  85,  83.  (See  also 

Shipe,  Vcseels,  etc.) 
Newbury  street,  G7,  130,  131,  202,  203,  254, 

255,  308,  309,  360,  361. 
New  Boston,  3G5, 

New  Castle  (Newcastle),  256,  259,  321. 

New  England,  11,  12-',  164,  305,  336. 

New  Enaland  Galky,  59,  260,  265.  {See 

also  Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Newfoundland.  84,  163,  217,  367,  368. 
New  Hampshire,  213. 
New  Haven,  317,019. 
New  London,  92,158. 
New  North  Meeting  house,  273. 

engine  near,  333. 

men,  37. 

273,  338. 

(See  also  Meeting  houses.) 
Newport,  27,  36,  183, 237. 
Newton,  13v). 

New  York,  64,  69, 103, 105,  155,  172,  174,  186, 

192,  212,  216,  217,  225,  342,  370. 
Newspapers.    See  the  folloioing:  — 

Evening  Post, 

Gazette,  Mr.  Boydell's, 

Weekly  Journal, 

Weekly  News  Letter. 
Northampton,  '242. 

North  burying  place,  32,  173,  179,  230,  289, 
294,  349,  3o5. 
herbage  of,  to  lease, 
118.      (See  also 
Burial  places.) 
North  Carolina,  7,  44,  45,  55,  63,  yo,  92, 167, 
206,  215,  319. 
End.  21,  45,  88,  108,122,  178,  179,257, 

266,  204,  o20,  335. 
Market,  1. 

trespass  at,  30. 

to  remove,  42.     (See  also 
Market.) 
Meeting  house,  348. 

engine  by,  5,  152,  338. 
(See  also  Meeting 
houses.) 

street,  67,  70,  129,  130,  360. 

Yarmouth,  294. 
Nurses  and  nursing.    (See  Hospitals.) 
Nutfield,  79,  286. 

Oakum,  .34.  37,  40,  44. 
Oath,  administrated,  34. 

Old  burying  place  (Tremont  street),  23,  53, 
54.  112,  116,  136,  168, 
187,  219,  284,  ■:86. 
herbage  of,  to  lease.  111, 
112-13,  219.  (See  al.so 
Burial  places.) 
Old  church,  58,  59.     (See  also  Meeting 
houses.) 

Old  North  Meeting  house,  engine  near,  34, 
253, 289,295,  339,  350.  (See  also  Meeting 
houses). 

Old  Town  Harbour.    (See  Edgar  Town.) 
Olive  Br-mch  (ship),  250.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Oliver's  dock,  bridge  at.   (See  Bridge.) 

street,  line  of  to  run,  39. 
Orange  street,  19,67,123,130,  131,178,180,190, 
202,  203,  204,  208,  231,  255, 
201.  235,  308,  o33,  334,  360. 
drain  in,  4. 
paving  of,  41,  343. 
Oranco  Tree,  the,  53,  100,  115,  TOO,  176,  186, 

220,  280,  329.    (See  also  Taverns.) 
Orders,  town,  35. 

books  of,  to  reprint,  288. 
concerning  fires,   152,  2T1, 
32S-9. 
enlistment  of  fire- 
men, 1,  6. 
profanation  of  the 
Lord's  Day,  2, 
Hi,  193. 


Orders,  town,  concerning  duties  of  scaven- 
gers,  29. 
forestalling  pro- 
visions, 35,  227. 
copies  of,  to  post,  44. 

to  print,  127. 
concerning     prevention  of 
spread  of  infectious  disease, 
94-5. 

to  be  enforced,  36,  194. 

for  regulating  and  ascertain, 
ing  the  wagcH  of  common 
porters,  112,  114, 121-3,  308, 
334. 

concerniDg  keeper  of  hospital 
on  liain  sfo  rd 
Island,  116,  117. 
encumbering  high. 
w;iy  .ittheNeck, 
120. 

sweeping  of  chim- 
neys, 127,  237. 

firing  of,  2'.»0. 

weighing  of  hay, 
158,  162,  178. 

iransgression  of 
lav/  concerning 
selling  of  meat 
by  .  steelyards, 
170. 

for  rules  to  bo  observed  in 
transporting  powder,  176-7. 

regulation  of  the  Workhouse, 
189. 

concerning  watch  upon  the 
Lord's  Day,  1£7- 
8,  194. 
burying  of  negroes 
and  Indians,  233, 
287. 

buying  provisions 
out  of  market,  to 
repeal,  247,  268. 

visitation  of  town, 
by  wards,  275-6. 

Ordnance,  8,  234,  235,  341. 
Paddey's  alley,  130. 

Painter,  273,  363,  364, 365.  (  See  also  Trades.) 

Painting,  school  for.   (Sec  Schools.) 

Papers,  etc.  (See  Records.) 

Parker's  wharf,  243.    (Sec  also  Wharves.) 

Pease,  186.    (See  also  Imports.) 

Pedlar,  109.    (See  also  TradcB.) 

Pemes  alley,  303. 

Fen  broke,  281. 

Pemaquid,  73. 

Penalties.    (See  Laws,  breach  of.) 
Perambulations  or  Surveys,  53,  63,  65,  72, 
105-6,  134-5. 
between  Boston  and  Rox- 

bury,  134,  3i0,  311. 
between  Boston  .-^ud  the 
towns  of  Maiden,  Lynn, 
and  Reading,  to  run,  105-6. 
of  land  in  Beacon  street  be- 
longing to    Warden, 

137. 

bounds  of  land  in  Water 

street,  149. 
bounds  of  laud  at  the  South 

End,  179. 
line  between  Mrs.  Dyrc's 

land  and  that  of  town,  to 

run,  237,  240. 
Maccarty'a  land,  249. 
land  laid  out  for  market- 
house,  252. 
lino  of  Love  and  Princo 

streets,  234. 
of  land  near  North  Battery, 

292,  305,  n33.  336. 
laud  fronting  Orange  street, 

295. 


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Perambulations,  town's  land  and  that  of  Fran- 
cis Warden,  365. 
Philadelphia,  5,  11,  15,  16,  18,  39,  43,  47,  48, 

49,  52,  56,  57,  81,  83,  85,  88,  103,  109,  111, 

148,  215,  217,  307,  317,  350. 
Pierce's  alley,  130,  255. 
Pilots,  88,  93. 
Piscataqua,  32,  79,  213. 

Piits'  wharf,  260,  2S9.    {See  also  Wharves.) 
Plank.    {See  Wood.) 
Plans.    {See  Maps  and  Plans.) 
Plimouth,  7. 

Pond  street,  121,  122,  171,  213,  335. 

Poor,  17,  18,  21,  33.  48,  69,  73,  75,  76,  84,  93-4, 
96,  133,  142,  146,  148,  155,  163,  167, 
171,  205,  244-5,  277,  304,  311,  319, 
320,  324,  325,  327,  329,  330,  346,  352, 
360,  370. 

to  prevent  pauperism,  4,  6,  33,  205. 
reimbursement  to  obtain  for,  18,  19, 

55,  144, 182. 
appropriation  for,  27,  38,  85,  101,  110, 
166,  226,  279,  291,  329,  341. 
Poor,  Overseers  of,  18,  20,  22,  27,  48,  58,  73, 
76,  96,  101,  103,  133,  139,  144,  146,  148, 
155,  160,  161, 106,  ler, 181,  182,  186,  189, 
215,  220,  223,  226,  228,  235,  274,  275,  277, 
278,  279,  319,  324,  325,  327,  329,  360  363, 
365,  370. 

Pork ,  39 .    {See  also  'PTOvisXons.) 

Porters,  common,  22,  23,  31,  59,  112,  114, 
117,  121-23,  168,  170, 
180,  223,  224,  239,  240, 
244,  249,  269,  270,  285, 
308,  316,  322,  324,  327, 
330,  331,  334,  335,  346, 
353,  356. 

allowance  or  rates  of  charge,  121-22, 
335-6. 
,  hadges  for,  122,  336. 
disorderly  conduct  of,  168,  170,  357. 
number  of,  insufficient,  175. 
Portland    (Man-of-war),   315.      {See  alao 

Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Pound,  the,  206. 
Powder,  235,  335. 

house.  Armories.) 
seizure  of,  230,  277. 
stock  of,  town's,  231. 
porterage  of,  335. 
Prince  street,  129,  155,  156,  254. 
Printers.    {See  Printing,  etc.)    {See  also 
Trades.) 

Printing,  advertisements,  88, 132,  315. 

to  be  posted,  20, 
21,  112,  120,  169, 
193,  206,  207,  227. 

of  Acts,  22. 

tickets,  123,  336. 

sale  of  townships,  45. 

in  public  newspapers,  31,  47,  66, 

68,  105,  156,  190-1,  193,  218,  227, 

299,  364. 

printers,    227,    356.      {See  also 
Trades.) 

300  copies  of  orders  concerning  por- 
ters, to  print  and  distribute  123. 
200  copies  of  order  concerning 
sweeping  of  chimnies,  to  print 
and  distribute,  127. 
100  copies  of  order  concerning 
weighing  of  hay,  to  print  and  dis- 
tribute, 178. 
expiration  of  leases  to  advertise,  185, 
Prisoti.    {See  Gaol  or  Jail.) 
Probate,  Judge  of,  127. 
Province,  the.     {See  Massachusetts  Bay, 
Province  of.) 
Treasury, 104,  163  174,  205,  352. 
charge,  6,  17,  21,  73,  76,  133,  136, 
139,  146,  148,  155,  16?,  167,  181, 
215,  223,  228,  277,  278,  304,  319, 
3 '4,  325,327,328,  345,  346,  360, 
365,  367,  368,  370. 


Province,  Treasurer.  {See  Treasurer,  Prey" 
ince.) 

hospital,  82,   83,   141,  162,  164, 
204-5,  250,  299,  304, 
307,311,352. 
keeper  of,  116-17,  133, 
142-3,  204-5,  250,  307, 
311,  352.     {See  al^o 
Hospitals.) 
warning  to  depart  the,  343,  368. 

law  for,  to 
enforce, 
363. 

Provisions,  39,  76-7,  81,  83,  89,  93,  104,  107, 
128,  272,  315,  317,  319,  328.  354. 
forestalling  and  engrossing,  35. 
out  of  the    market,    247,  268. 
{See  also  Imports.) 
Pullen  Point,  370. 
Pumps  and  Wells,  306. 
Purchase  street,  309. 

Quarantine.    (5ee  Disease,  prevention  of.) 
Quebec,  200. 

Queen  street,  7, 82,  112, 131,  202,  255,  297,  357. 

school  house  in,  5,  139,  210, 
246,  251,  299.     {See  also 
Schools.) 
town's  wall  in,  to  repair,  53. 

house  in, 62,68,114,119. 
shop  in,  260. 
nuisance  in,  to  abate,  169. 
engine  near  Gaol  in,  340. 

Rainsford  Island,  13-14,  83,  85,  86,  89,  93,  94, 
95,  98,  99,  104,  107,  111, 
116-17,    124,    133,  141, 
142-3,  162,  183,  138,  204, 
212,  259,  261,  262,  263, 
264,  265,  268-9,  272,  294, 
299,  307,  311-12,  318,  352. 
nurses  at,  124-5,  311,  352. 
watchman  at,  272. 
keeper  of  hospital  at,  142-3, 
250-1,  299,  307. 
to  appoint,  116-17,  133, 
142-3,  299,  304,  307, 
311  352. 
guard  at,  *95,  307,  311,  352. 
deeds  of,  226.     {See  alao 

Deeds.) 
{See  also  Islands.) 

Rates,  9,  23,  371. 

collectors  of,  10,  81,  87,  146,  149,  150, 
151,154, 160,161,180, 
189,  215,  220,  273-4, 
323,  369. 
to  qualify,  146.    {See  alao 
Taxes.) 

conceraing  the  collecting  of,  214. 
Rats,  extermination  of,  333,  358. 
Raynsford  Island.    (*See  Rainsford  Island.) 
Reading,  105,  106,  107. 
Records,  86,  105, 163,  171-2. 

of  general  court,  6,  8. 

town's,  63,  66,  148-9,  163,  171-2. 

to  remove  to  Faneuil  Hall, 

363,  366. 
indexes,  to  resume,  69. 
County,  63,  163. 

and  papers  belonging  to  Col.  Tyng's 
grandfather,  hearing  on  case  in 
court,  97. 
index  of  names  of  persons  giving 
bonds  for  persons  admitted  as  in- 
habitants,  to  make,  298. 
ships'  papers.    {See  Ships,  etc.)  . 
Register  of  Deeds,  choice  of,  280,  293. 
Rehoboth,  323. 

Rents,  records  of  lands,  etc.,  5, 15,  22,  27,  47, 
68,  69,  75,  77,  90,  110,  114,  116,  119, 
140,  147,  150,  205,  206,  210,  211,  213, 
223,  228,  250,  252,  267,  269,  270,  273, 
281,  285,  289,  292,  295,  299,  305,  306, 
322,  353. 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


395 


Rents,  arrears  in,  66,  191,  204,  218,  230,  290. 

of  warehouse  (town's)  increased,  76. 
of  stall  in  market,  370.    {See  also 

Market.) 
quit-rent,  223. 
list  of  all,  to  submit,  256. 
Representatives,  37,  38,  113,  147,  368. 

choice  of,  37,  38,  42,  46,  70-1, 
72,  110,  112,  175,  179,  214, 
236,  239,  264,  291,  340,  341, 
34.5,  370. 
allowance,  71. 
House  of,  113,  116,  215,  264, 
345,  368-9,  371. 

agent,  to  Coui-t  of 
Great  Britian, 
215. 

epeakerof  the,  71, 
215,  264,  345. 
Rhode  Island,  19,  45,  90,  140,  183,  198,  200, 
201,  206,  207,  236,  237,  334,  342,  360,  368, 
370. 

Rice  bread  flour.    ( (See  Breadstuff's.) 
River  Gambo.    ( See  Gambo  river.) 
Round  lane,  203. 
Rowley,  349. 

Roxbury,  2,  56,  64,  93-4,  109,  120,  128,  139, 
195,  249,  253,  280,  281,  302,  310, 

311,  354, 

boundary  line  between  Boston 
and,  23,  134-5,  137-8,  310,  311, 

312,  313. 
Rum,  122,  335. 

Rumney  Marsh,  20,  61,  85,  87, 106,  125, 146-7, 
151, 154,  171,  172-3, 

highway,  to  repair,  10,  38. 

bridges  at,  to  repair,  30,  75. 
( See  alf)o  Bridge.) 

new  road  at,  58,  72,  73,  78, 
91. 

causeway  at,  75,  80. 
petition  of,  to  be  set  off,  143. 
Rye  meal.    (See  Breadstuff's.) 

Saco,  102. 

t-adler,  191,  210,  211,    (See  aho  Trades.) 
Sagamore  (ship),  70,  71,  79,  81.    (See  also 

Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Sailers,  lodging  in  town,  notice  of,  217. 
Saint  Christopher's,  183,  314,342,  364.  (See 
also  Islands.) 
Eustatia,  31,  201,  342. 
Georges,  182. 

Thomas,  172,  186,    201.      (See  also 
Islands.) 
Salaries  or  allowance- 
allowed  Copt.  Nathaniel  Oliver,  73. 
Mr.  Jonathan  Helyer,  133, 
John  Kneeland,  157. 
3Ir.  Saveil,  163. 
Mr.  Samuel  Gerrish,  163. 
Dr.  William  Rand,  164. 
Mrs.  Mary  Sharrow,  197, 
201. 

William  Waters  (keeper 

of  Province  Hospital), 

205,  209. 
William  Shirley,  21. 
Nathaniel  Oliver,  73,  79. 
Mr.  Gerrish,  100. 
Mr.  Belcher  Hancock,  173. 
Ifon.    Beniarain  Prescott 

(heirs  of),  211, 
Seth  Williams,  211. 
William  Ward,  211. 
Philip  Quonyear,  et  ux., 

219. 

 Woodbe,  (negress) , 

219. 

Benjamin  Clough,  223. 
William  Salter,  231. 
for  Thomas  Kerby's  pas- 
sage, 257. 
John  Morey,  283. 


Salaries  or  allowance — 

allowed  William  Bowcn,  ei  at.,  314. 

Ebcnczer  I>awrence,  328.  ' 
John  SavelJ,  330. 
John  Waters  ct  al.,  332. 
Joseph    Wadsworth,  333, 
358. 

Salem,  115,  331,  363,  364,  365. 
Salem  street,  131. 

Salem  Vilage  (Village).    (See  Salem.) 

Salisbury,  general  court  held  at,  71. 

Sally  (sloop),  47.    (See  also  Ships,  Vessels, 

etc.) 
Salt,  122,  335. 

Salt  Ponds.    (*See  Neck,  the.) 

Salutation  (brigantine) ,  3.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Salutation  alley,  360. 

Tavern,  229.    (See  also  Taverne.) 
Santo  Domingo,  342.    (See  also  Islands.) 
Sandwich,  248. 

Sarah  (brigantine),  18,  107.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.)  , 
Sarah   (sloop),  48,  49.     See   also  Shii)8, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Sarah  Galley,  34,  36,  37,40,  43,44.    (See also 

Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Scarborough, 18. 

Scarlet's  wharf,  67, 240.  (See  also  Wharves.) 
Scavengers,  Avork  and  duties  of,  29,  47,  51, 
225. 

free  negroes  to  act  as,  135, 136. 
School  street,  67,  108,  121,  137,  138,  180,  202, 
203,  329. 
school   In,  246.     (See  also 
Schools.) 

Schools,  129,  172,  256, 263,  292,  358,  361,  369. 
for  mathematioks,  4,  88,  137. 
for  teaching  Merchants'  accounts, 
129. 

in  Queen  street,  5,  139,  210,  246,  299, 
349. 

for  sewing,  "  Pbilligree  "  and  writ- 
ing, 30. 
reading  and  sewing,  32,  33. 
Writing,  30,  35,  91,  104,  246,  292, 
299. 
middle,  246. 
south, 246, 340, 341,  344, 
349. 

north,  246,  283,  288  294, 
299,  320,348,  349,351. 
in  School  street,  246.  • 
Bennet  street,  246. 
Common  street,  246. 
Love  lane,  246. 
wood  for,  288. 
Visitation  of  the,  52-3,  54,  65,  114, 
115,  184,  185,  243,  245-6,  297,  298, 
346-7,  348. 

statistics,  246,  299,  348. 
masters,  53,  115,  133,  150,  171,  172-3, 
185-6,  251,  324,  340,  341,  344,  349, 
351,369. 
ushers,  133,  283,  324,  349,  351. 
North,  repairs  at,  64, 136-7. 

grammar,  64,  133,  246,  299, 
324,  349. 
dancing,  91,  159. 
needlework,  91. 
painting  on  glass,  91. 
South  Grammar,  246,  299,  349. 

repairs,  138,  364. 
in  Treamount  street  (dancing),  159. 
free,  225. 
Scituate,  79. 

Sconce,  South.    (See  Battery,  south.) 
Scotland,  103,  299,  350. 
Scottow's  alley,  67. 

Sea.flower  (sloop),  317,319,  820,328.  (See 
also  Ships,  Vessels,  etc.)  (See  alsoBvik' 
igrants.) 

Sea  street,  202,  340. 

Sedan,  repair  of,  227-8. 


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City  Document  No.  87. 


Belectmon,  meetings  of,  1,2,  3,  4,  r>,  7,  8,  9, 
10,  11,  12,  13,  l  i,  15,  la,  17,  18,  ID,  20,  21, 
22,  23,  25,  23,  27,  23,  20,  30,  32.  3  5,  3 1,  Gr>, 
33,  40,  42,  43,  44,  4.>,  4'J,  47,  43,  43,  00,  51, 
52,  51,  55,  57,  5S,  50,  GO,  Oi,  03,  Gl,  05, 
63,  G3,  70,  71,  72,  73,  74,  75,  76,  77,  78,  70, 
80,  81,  82,  83,  84,  85,  t  6,  87,  83,  S'J,  00,  01, 
92,  03,  91,  0.5,  CO,  f/7,  03,  99,  100,  101,  102, 
103,  104,  103,  107,  103,  100,110,  111,  112, 
313,  114,  115,  UG,  117,  lis,  119,  120,  121, 
125,  124,  125,  12G,  127,  123,  120,  13i,  132, 
133,  131.  130,  137,  133,  139,  140,  141,  142, 
143,  141,  145,  14G,  147,  1-18,  149,  150,  151, 
152,  153,  154,  i:,5,  156,  157,  158,  150,  1G2, 
1G3,  1G4,  165,  103,  137,  169,  170,  172,  174, 
175,  176,  177,  178,  179,  180,  181,  182,  183, 
184,  185,  183,  187,  183,  190,  191,  192,  193, 
191,  195,  190,  197,  198,  190,  200,  201,  202, 
203,  204,  205,  203,  207,  209,  211,  212,  213, 
214,  215,  210,217,218,219,  220,  221,  222, 
223,  221,  225,220,  227,  2-.'8,  229,  230,  231, 
232,  233,  234,  235,  23G,  237,  23^,  239,  241, 
242,  243,  244,  215„213,  247,  248,  249,  250, 
251,  252,  253,  255,  253,  257,  258,  259,  260, 
231,  262,  263,  234,  265,  20  !,  267,  26'^,  269, 
270,  271,  272,  273,  274,  277,  278,  279,  230, 
281,  282,  23  5,  2S4,  233,  288,  289.  200,  291, 
292,  203,  291,297,  293,  290,  300,  301,303, 
304,  3J6,  307,  309,  312,  313,  314,  315,  31G, 
317,318,  319,320,  S.'l,  322,  323,  321,  325, 
327,  323,329,  330,  332,  333,  334,  337,  340, 
341,  342,  3-!3,  344,  345,  346,  347,  348,  3-19, 
350,  351,  352,  35:'-,  355,  S5G,  357,  358,  359, 
360,301,302,363,  364,  3^5,  33G,  3G7,  368, 
369,  370,  371. 

Sextons  or  grave-disrgers,  26,  58,  59,  86,  166, 
231,  233,  281,  286,  287,  341. 

Sheaf  Ktreet,  07,  3G1. 

Ship  carpenter,  303.    (See  also  Trades.) 

Ship  street,  07, 12D,  203,  229,  254,  255,  309.  361. 

Shippcu's  Crane,  ia  Dock  square,  202,  203. 

Shipping.  (Sec  Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 

Ships,  vessels,  etc..  3,  5,  7,9,11,  12,15,16,  18, 
3i,  33,  37,  30,  40,  43,  44,  47,  48,  4u, 
56,  57,  .59,  GO,  70, 71,  72,  76,7?,  79,  81 , 
82,83,  85,83,  89,  90,  91,  92,93,107, 
148,  102,  1-4,  17G-7,  181,  183,  180, 
187,  188,  198,  201,  202,  212,  215-16, 
240,  258,  257,  253.  259,  260,  261,  26 ', 
233,  265,  20G,  267,  238,  304,  307, 
303,  314,  315,  316-18,  319,  320,  328, 
342,  347,  350,  351,  360,  365,  367. 
building,  224. 
yard,  238,  277,  299, 
papers,  318,  319. 

Shops,  permits  to  open.  (See  Trade.) 

Short  street,  202. 

Shows,  travelling,  permit  to  exhibit,  225. 
Shrimptoii's  hill,  hiijhvv^ay  at,  to  repair,  75. 

lane,  130,  25  i,  255,  350.  358,  362. 
Slave  traffic,  187.    (See  also  Guinea,  coast 
of.) 

Slaves,  45,  187. 
Slip,  town's,  18,  41. 

running  from  Fish  street,  63.    (See  also 
Wharves.) 

Small-pox,  11,  15,  16,  13,  33,  34,  36,  37,  39, 
40,  43,  43,  52,  57,  81,  82,  83,  85, 
86,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95, 
99,  100,  104,  105,  113,  141,  143, 
144,  145,  147,  155,  156,  16J-3, 
161,  173,  174,  183,  180,  187,192, 
195,  197,  199,  200,  201,  202,  216, 
241,  244,  243,  2i7,  250,  256,  257, 
258,  259,  260,  263,  235,  267,  288, 
269,  272,  278,  270,  282,  287. 

Snow  (vessel),  350.  (See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 

Snow  (also  called  Snowhill)  street,  lower 

end  of,  155,  156,  158,  159. 
Snow  charming    VIolly    (vessel),  81.  (See 

also  Ships,  Vossela,  etc.) 
Snow  Unity  (vessel),  212.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 


Soldiers,  73. 

eent  to  .Mmshousc,  73. 
South  burying  place,  23,  2  i.  37,38,  73,  80,  104, 
105,  IK-,  134, 170,286. 
lonibj  in  29,  37,  80, 
310,134,154,247,287. 
drain  in,  29,  38,  78, 

334, 354. 
permit  to  erect  tombs, 

305,  116. 
herbage  of,  to  lease, 

318,  170,  372,  219. 
brick  wall  in,  to  build, 
1  14. 

to  koepia  repair,  154. 
South  Carolina,  202.  200,  231,  279. 

End,  35,  48,  123,  339,  167,  177,  179,  180, 
19  253,  277,  307,  320,  322,  363, 
335. 

highway  at,  124. 

tire  engine  for,  to  provide,  171. 

watch  1-ouse  at,  141,  290,  310. 

(See  also  Watch.) 
engine  for  weighing  hay  at,  162, 

178. 

land  at,  to  view,  173,  295. 
market,  66,  110. 

to  lease,  42,  C8.     (See  also 
Market.) 
Sconce.    (Sec,  I3attery,  South.) 
street,  8,  07,  235. 
Yarmouth,  48. 
Southborough,  vS. 

Spanish  Town,  181.    (See  also  Islands.) 
Specie,  coined  eilver,  225. 
Spectacle  Island,  13.  S3,  30,  37,  40.  70,  71,  82, 
83,  86,94,  95,  258,260. 
escape  from,  43. 
to  convey  goods  from,  43,44, 
43.    (Sec  a lf.0  Islands.) 
Star  Tavern  (formerly),  54.    (See  also  Tav- 
erns.) 

Stationer  aiid  hook-binder,  53.    (See  also 

Trades.) 
Stocks, the, 173. 
Stoughton,  G2. 

St.  Christophers.    (See  Saint  Christophers.) 

St.  Domingo.    (See  Santo  Domingo.) 

St.  Eustatia.    (See  Sai.it  Eu'^tatia.) 

St.  (Jeorgcs.    (See  Saint  (ieoigcs.) 

St.  Kitt's.    (6'(?e  Saint  Christopher's.) 

St.  Thomas.    (Sec  Saint  'J'homaa.) 

Strangers,  appointment  of  person  to  inquire 
as  to,  321,  322.  (See  also  Aliens  or  for- 
eigners.) 

Streets,  163,  170,  176,  180,202-1,235,  242,  270, 
308-0,  321,  332,  333,  335,  336,  340, 
343,  350,  352,  360-1. 
lino  of,  39. 
to  cleanse,  1-35,  225. 
pavement  of,  32,  41,  74,  108,  111-12, 
119,  137,  184,  l'.i6,  231,250,  254,  300, 
301,  309,  319,  334,  313,  358,  362,  363. 
common  sewers,  4,  32,  38,  51,57,  70, 
77,  80,  84,  104,  172,  179,  18t,  184, 
396,  2:jr.,  210,  231,  232,  307,  315,  321, 
333.  333,  313,  350,  352. 
refuse,  225,  230.  367. 
(See  o/.vo  the  following):  — 

Ann,  Atkinson's,  Back,  Baker's  alley, 
Battery  alley.  Beacon,  Beer  lane,  Black 
horse  lane.  Brattle,  Cambridge,  Century, 
Charter,  Clark's  square.  Cold  lane.  Com- 
mon,  Cornhill,  Cow  lane.  Crooked  lane, 
Cross,  Day's  lane.  Dock  square,  Esses, 
Fish,  Fleet,  Frog  lane,  George  Gibbin's 
court,  Gibb'ii  lane.  Half  Square  court, 
Hanover,  HawUin's,  Henchman's  lane, 
Hollis,  Hull,  JoyUft''fl  lane,  King,  Lev 
erett'fl  lane,  Long  lane,  Lovo  lane.  Love, 
I^ynn,  Mackcral  lane,  Marlborough, 
Marshall's  lane,  Middle,  Milk,  Minot's 
court,  Newbury,  North,  Oliver,  Orange, 
I'addey's  alley,  I'oino's  alley,  Pierce'* 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


397 


alley,  Pond,  Prince,  Purchase,  Queen, 
Round  lane,  Salem,  Salutation  alley.  Sea, 
School,  Scottow's  alley,  Sheaf,  Ship, 
Snow,  South,  Sudbury,  Summer,  Sun, 
Treamount,  Union,  Walker's,  Water, 
West,  Wilson's  lane,  Wing's  lane,  Win- 
ter, Wood  lane. 

Success  (Man  of- war),  317.  {See  also  Ships, 
Vessels,  etc.) 

Sudbury  street,  80, 130,  308. 

Suffield,  242. 

Suffolk  county,  6,  8,  37,  38,  60,  61,  65,  83,  92, 
103, 110,  120,  144,  151,  161, 
165,  169,  175,  178,  179,  189, 
236,  280,  291,  293,  296,  340, 
341,  368. 
sheriff  of,  37,  38,  46, 110, 112, 
175,  179,  236,  239,  291,  296, 
340,  341. 

Sugar  baker,  217.    {See  also  Trades.) 
Suits,  330,  344. 

va.  Robert  Kelly,  13,  21. 

Daniel  Dupee  et  ux.,  14, 21. 

 Ludgate,  et  al.,  15. 

John  Osgood,  19,  21. 

 CoUop,  307. 

James  Everill's  heirs,  32, 37,  53, 64, 
83,  86,  88,  89-90,  97,  98,  99,  101, 
103,  126,  131,  134, 143,  158-9,  163, 
164,  165,  171,  182,  211,  228,  344. 

William  Lorkin,  108. 

Estate  of  Edward  Alleyn,  55. 

Ichabod  Paddock, 182. 

Stephen  Minot,  204. 

Capt.  Timothy  McDaniel,  219. 

Nathaniel  Gay,  233. 

Capt.  Joseph  Hubbard,  260. 

Benj.  Albuoy,  312. 

James  Halsey,  312. 

Hugh  Hill,  351. 

Samuel  Butler,  312. 

Jacob  Wendell,  331-2. 

Mrs.  ,  Norton,  347. 

 ,  Glin,  366. 

Nathl.  Welch,  367. 
vs.  Town,  concerning  Fish  street  nui- 
sance, 118. 

Summer  street,  28,  51,  102,  105,  138, 170,  208, 

232,  241,  242,  245,  246,  255,  315,  361. 
Sun  Tavern,  184,  368.   (See  also  Taverns.) 
Sun  street,  309. 

Sureties,  bonds  to  be  given  as,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  9, 
10,  12,  13, 14,  20,  27,  :.l,  32,  33,  34, 
39,  44, 46, 47, 50, 51-52, 54, 56,  57-8, 
60,  61,  62,  64,  71-2,  76,  78,  79-80, 
81,  85,  87,  88,  92, 102, 104, 109, 115, 
117,  121,  124, 132,  136,  140,  141-2, 
148, 149-50, 151, 154-5,158, 162, 1 68, 
172,  178,  179,  180,  181,  182,  185, 
187,  188,  190,  207,  212,  213,  219, 
•220,  223,  224  ,  225  ,  228,  235,  237, 
240,  242,  244,  245,  249,  250,  255, 
261,  262,  266  269,  270,  274,  278, 
286,  288,  289,  291,  298,  299,  300, 
301,  314,  320,  321,  322,  323,  324, 
327,  330,  331,  334  ,  346,  349,  350, 
351,  364,  366,  367. 
Index  of  names  of  persons  acting 

as,  to  make,  298. 
names  of  persons  acting  as,  316,  323. 

Surveys.   (See  Perambulations  or  Surveys.) 

Swanzey,  10. 

Swine,  regulating  of,  hogreves,  choice  of,  176. 
Swing  bridge,  20. 

to   repair,   4T.     (See  also 
Bridge.) 


Tailor,  54, 108, 109,  191,  238,  299,  366.  (See 

also  Trades. ) 
Tarpaulin  Cove,  85. 
Taverns :  — 

Bunch  of  Grapes,  250. 

Exchange,  14. 


Taverns :  — 

Golden  Ball,  the,  285. 

Green  Dragon,  the,  144. 

Horse  Shoe,  the,  206. 

Orange  tree,  the,  53,  100,  115,  166, 

176,  329. 
Salutation  Tavern,  229. 
Sign  of  the  Bull,  28. 
Sign  of  the  Dolphiu,  139. 
Sign  of  the  Globe,  320. 
Sign  of  the  Greyhound,  134. 
Sign  of  the  Hawk,  241. 
Sign  of  the  Lamb,  120,  320. 
Star  (formerly)  Tavern,  54. 
Sun  Tavern,  184,  368. 
Three  Horse  Shoes,  the,  120. 
White  Horse,  the,  306. 
Taxes,  6,  23,  171,  371. 

collectors  of,  6,  7,  9, 10,  78, 81, 87,  146, 
149,  150,  151,  154,  160, 
161, 180,  189,  215,  220, 
273-4. 
to  qualify,  146. 
concerning  collecting  of,  214.  (See 
also  Rates.) 
Tliree  Horse  Shoes,  the,  120.  (See  also  Tav- 
erns.) 

Tilley's  wharf,  238.    (See  also  Wharves.) 
Tobacconist,  286.    (See  also  Trades.) 
Tombs,  134, 168. 

drain  from,  29. 

brick  wall,  to  erect,  29,  168. 

permit  to  build,  23,  29,  37,  54,  116, 
136.  186,  247,  349. 

petition  to  erect,  53,  105,  116,  154, 
168. 

injury  to,  104. 

list  of  tombs,  154. 

rules  to  be  observed  in  building. 


price  for  opening,  287.    (See  also 
Burial  places.) 
Topeham,  366. 

Town,  houses  or  lands  belonging  to.  (See 
Lands.) 

House,  1, 12,  26,  30,  31,  38,  44,  49,  53, 
59,  68,  70,  101,  110,  114,  115. 
118,  120,  124,  143,  157,  166, 
175,  189,  191,  199,  210,  211, 
214,  218,  226,  233,  236,  246, 
247,  264,  279,  291,  292,  293, 
296,  308,  310,  329,  332,  341, 
344,  345,  366,  370. 
cellars  under,  leased,  210,  211, 
269,  289,  292,  321,  322,  339. 

meetings,  6,  26,  30,  110,  166,  170,  176, 

190,  340. 

officers,  2,  7,  8,  9, 10,  12, 13,14,  19,20, 
22,  23,  23,  26,  27,  28,  30,  31,  32,  38, 
46,47,  49,  50,51,  58,  60,  63,  66,69, 
70,  76,  78,  86,  87,  90,  94,  96,  99,  100, 
101,  104, 107,  110,  112,  115,  116,  117, 
119,  124,  125,  134,  141,  142,  143,  146, 
148,149, 150, 152,155,  158, 160-62, 164, 
166,  175,  176,  179,  181,  182,  185,  189, 

191,  197,  202,  205,  208,  210,  211,  220, 
221,  222,  224,  226,  239,  242,  244,  245, 
249,  250,  275-6,  279,  283,  292,  293, 
299,  300,  302,  303,  313,  316,  319,  324, 
325-7,  329,  340. 

public  dinner  to  provide,  26,  39,  53, 
115, 166,  167,  176,  186,  226,  237,  243, 
280,  329,  340,  347. 

allowance,  per  hexd,  to  constables  for 
a  dinner,  26,  226,  280,  329. 

warn  inhabitants  to  attend  meetings, 
26,  30,  49,  70-1,  110,  116,  124,  125, 
143,  151,  157,  166,  175-6,  189,  199, 
214,  218,  226,  236,  247,  264,  279  ,  280, 
290-1,  292,  293,  296,  329,  341,  344, 
345,359,  371. 

fire-arms,  to  cleanse,  228 

stamp,  228.     (See  also 
Arms,  Ammunition,  etc.) 


398 


City  Document  No.  87. 


Town,  warning  to  depart  the,  4,  6,  13,  19, 
20,  36,  58,  63,  103, 108,  120,  139,  148, 
156,  213,  214,  236,  248,  270,  294,  320, 
323,  331,  333,  347,  357,  361,  363,  365, 
366. 

list  kept  of  persons  warned  to  depart 
the,  60. 

visitation  of,  21,  24,  25,  97,  160,  161, 

220,  221,  274,  275,  325-7. 
defenceless  state  of,  199. 
debt  of  Samuel  Kneeland  to  the,  74, 

75,  173. 
loans  to,  7. 
dock.    ( See  Dock.) 
slips,  18,  41. 
pound,  42,  43. 
supply  of  wood  for  the,  27. 
stock  of  powder,  231. 
candlesticks,  etc.,  for  use  of,  364. 
Townships,  27,  28,  29,  31,  37,  39,  45,  49,  65, 
58,  87,  98,  99,  101,  103,  131, 
143,  150-1,  172,  173,  190,  363. 
No.  One,  56,  60,  66,  96,  132. 
No.  Two,  56,  60,  61,  66,  175. 
conditions  of  sale,  56,  60. 
report  of  the  sale  of,  71.  (See 

also  Lands.) 
money  received  for,  194, 227. 

Trade,  343. 

petition  to  ho  allowed  to  exercise,  2, 

3,  17,  23,  34,  51,  74,  207. 
liberty  to  exercise  trade,  3, 17,  28,  34, 

50,  53,  54,  57-8,  59,  60,  62. 
liberty  to  open  shop,  123,  127,  158, 
173,  178,  199,  238,  267,  286,  298,  301, 
304,  309,  327. 
Trades,  2,  3,  17,  23,  28,  34,  45,  51,  53,  54,  57, 
69,  GO,  62,  74,  108,  109,  126-7,  148,  162, 
169,  172,  173,  189,  191,  208,  209,  210,  211, 
217,  225,  228,  236,  267,  273,  286,  298,  299, 
303,  327,  366,  367. 
Traffic,  128, 194.  ( See  also  Lord's  Day,  the.) 
Training  field.    (See  Common,  the.) 
Travel,  late  and  unseasonable,  2,  128,  194, 

195,  302,  303,  354,  355. 
Treamount  (Trcmont)  street,  81,  121,  168, 
284,  335. 
dancing-school 
in,  159.  (See 
also  Schools.) 
Treasurer,  Province,  105, 182,  312,  333. 
Treasury,  depleted  condition  of,  6. 
Trees  on  the  Common,  35,  81,  129,  141,  163, 
259,  333,  336. 
notice  concerning,  to 

post,  206-7. 
to  plant,  229,  254. 
Trial  (sloop),  90,  92.    (See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 

Trinity  church,  105,  170,  285,  337.    (See  also 

Meeting  houses.) 
Truro,  273,  314,  363,  365,  367. 
Turpentine,  122,  335. 

Two  Brothers  (sloop),  47.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Two  Mollys  (sloop)  12.    (See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 

Union  street,  51,  54,  67,  74,  130, 181,  202,  203, 
309,  321. 

Unity  (schooner),  93.     (See  also  Ships, 
Vessels,  etc.) 

Valuation.    (See  Census,  statistics  of) 
Valuations,  committee  of,  370. 
Venus  (ship),  76-7.    (See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 

Verin's  wharf,  241.    (See  also  Wharves.) 
Victuallers,  109,  217,  225.  (See  also  Trades.) 
Virginia,  75,  78,  217,  261,  365. 

capes  of,  319. 
Voting,  concerning. 

assessors  to  prepare  list  of  real  es- 
tate, etc.,  affecting,  101,  167,  279. 


Waldo's  wharf,  240.   (See  also  Wharves.) 
Walker's  street,  204. 

Wards  or  Precincts,  division  of  town  into, 
24,  25. 

Justices  and  selectmen  to  patrol, 
26,  160-1,  221-2,  275-6,  326-7. 
Warrants,  95-6,  127,  143,  144-5,  168,  175,  188, 
192,  259,  260,  272,  282,  293,  302,  354,  367. 
Watch,  366. 

houses,  1,  77, 112, 141, 249-50, 306, 307, 
310,  313,  366. 
near  North  Market,  1. 
charcoal  for,  313. 
inspection  of,  26,  262. 
at  the  Neck,  2,  128,  193, 195,  251,  301, 

302,  353,  354. 
on  the  Lord's  Day,  2, 127-8,  193,  194- 

5,  251,  301,  302,  353,  354,  355. 
selectmen  and  justices  to  form  a,  26. 
private  (called  Merchants'),  364. 
to  review,  38. 
persons  chosen  on,  53. 
at  Rainsford  Island,  95,  96. 
at  hospital  (Clough's  house),  216,  219, 
282,  292. 

men,  112,  150,  177,  180,  218,  231,  236, 
237  ,  242,  244,  245,  249-60,  253,  259, 
364,  366. 

at  Mr.  Warden's  house,  113. 

military,  127, 194,  302,  354. 

house  adjoining  Town  House,  to  re- 
pair, 1,  308. 

house  in  King  street,  to  repair,  77. 

in  Milk  street,  192. 

south,  112,  249-50,  290. 

at  Jonathan  Foster's  house,  144. 

at  hospitals,  146,  192,  264,  268,  278. 

houses,  coal  for,  324. 

at  Dock,  249-50,  306,  344. 

on  Long  wharf,  364. 
Watch-maker,  172.    (See  also  Trades.) 
Water  from  the  Common.  (See  Common, 
the.) 

Water  street,  29,  57, 199,  202,  343. 

town's  houses  in,  66,  69, 147, 150, 
151. 

lands  in,  107,  140,  142, 
147,  149,  150,  151,  199. 

Watertown,  364. 

Ways,  mill  bridge,  to  pave,  3. 

to  cleanse,  135. 
Ways,  high,  251. 

to  view,  230. 
Orange  street,  drain,  4. 

to  pave,  41. 
Rumney  marsh,  to  repair,  10, 12,  38, 

58,  73,  74,  85,  171. 
Davie's  lane,  trespass  on,  14. 
Barton's  Ropewalk,  15,  41,  190,  233, 
235. 

Long  lane,  obstructions,  19. 
highway  on  Neck,  23,  35,  53,  232,  234, 
301. 

Summer  street,  to  ascertain  breadth, 
28. 

Water  street,  to  clean  drain,  29. 
Charter  street,  drain  in,  32. 
to  the  Mills,  32. 

Oliver  street,  line  of,  to  run,  39. 
Wood  lane,  to  pave,  41. 
Fish  street,  slip  running  from,  en- 
croachment, 63. 
nuisance  in,  108,  113,  115, 
118. 

to  North  Mills,  63. 
Cross  street,  nuisance  to  abate,  64. 
Brattle  street  church,  highwaj'  near, 
65. 

Beacon  street,  to  level,  72. 

encroachments,  192-3. 
Union  street,  to  repair  drain,  74. 
highway  at  Shrimpton's  Hill,  75. 

Humnev   Marsh  to  con- 
firm," 8J,  91. 


Index  to  Places  and  Subjects. 


399 


Ways,  pavements  at  North  End,  to  improve, 
108. 

highway  on  Neck,  encumbrance  to  re- 
move, 120,  193. 

new  highway  at  South  End,  obstruc- 
tion to  remove,  124. 

Merchants'  Row,  nuisance  in,  to  abate, 
143, 184. 

Snow  street,  lower  end  of,  to  alter, 
155, 156,  158,  159. 
.  Queen  street,  nuisance  in,  to  abate, 
169. 

Common  street  to  Beacon,  line  of 
posts,  etc.,  to  set,  170, 180.  ^ 

Dock  square,  nuisance  in,  to  abate, 
179. 

Corn  market,  nuisance  in,  to  abate, 
184. 

highway  from  Summer  street  to  Fort 
hill,  to  lay  out,  208. 

battery  ground,  to  recover  from  en- 
croachments, 225,  233,  234. 

Highway  at  Fort  Hill,  incumbered, 
238. 

Half  Square  Court,  land  in,  249. 
highway  at  South  End,  obstruction  at, 
253. 

town's  highway  near  new  ferry  place, 
266,  295. 

market  house,  before,  incumbrance  to 

remove,  303. 
Milk  street,  to  pave,  319. 
Battery  March,  obstruction  of,  319. 
Orange  street,  to  pave,  cost  of,  334. 
Weekly   Journal,  68.     {See  also  News- 
papers.) 

Weekly  News  Letter,  68.   {See  also  News- 
papers.) 

Weights,  measures,  etc.,  46,  51,  104, 105, 109, 
111,  164,  171. 
weighing  of  hay,  74,  158,  162,  178, 
179,  180,  330,  331. 
engine  for,  71, 162, 
272. 

sealer  of,  104,  105,  111,  272,  330,331. 
weighing,  etc.,  122,  178,335. 
Wells.    {See  Pumps  and  Wells.) 
Wentworth's  wharf,  8,  45, 130,  203,  239,  241, 

314,  359.    {See  also  Wharves.) 
West  (End)  of  Boston,  308. 
West  End,  122,  335. 

engine  at,  340. 

men,  340. 

West  Indies,  343.    ( See  also  Islands.) 
West  street,  121,335. 
Weymouth,  331,  332. 

Whale  (sloop),  90.    {See  also  Ships,  Ves- 
sels, etc.) 

Whalefin  (schooner),  183.    {See  also  Ships, 

V^gssgISj  etc.) 
Wharves,  238,  259,  290,  300,  336,  369. 

Long,  7,  112,  121,  122,  324,  364. 
Wentworth's,  8,  45,  130,  203,  239, 

241,  314,  359. 
town's  slip,  18,  41,  64, 115. 
slip  near  Ifish  street,  63. 
near  North  Battery,  290,  295,  305, 
332. 

Scarlet's,  67,  240,  282. 
Grater's,  69. 

Clark's,  130,  202,  203,  240,  254,  308, 

355,  361. 
Hill's,  130,  240,  241. 
Bulls,  177,  237,  245,  340,  366. 
Cradock's,  190. 
Tilley'e,  238. 


Wharves,  Hearsey's  238. 

Hutchinson's,  239. 

Halsey'fl,  239. 

■^^'^leeler's,  240. 

Lee's,  240. 

Waldo's,  240. 

Byles',  240. 

Blanchard's,  240. 

Verin's,  241. 

Colman's,  239,  241, 350. 

Gray's,  245. 

Parker's,  245. 

Pitts',  260,  289. 

Banister's,  280. 

Dyer's,  285. 

wharfinger,  293. 
Wheat.    {See  Breadstuffs.) 
Wheel  of  Fortune  (sloop),  240.    {See  also 

Ships,  Vessels,  etc.) 
Wheeler's  Pond,  to  lill,  171,  177. 

wharf,  240.  {See  also  Wh^TvoB.) 
Whitehorse  Tavern,  306.  {See  also  Taverns.) 
Wigmaker.  Hair  dresser.) 

Wilson's  lane,  309. 

Wing's  lane,  55, 100,  146,  270,  271,  277,  352. 
Wine,  pipes  of,  335. 

cargo  of,  43.    {See  also  Imports.) 
cooper,  211.    ( See  also  Trades.) 
carriage  of,  122. 
Winnisimet  Ferry,  24,  63,  105. 

leasing  of,  47,  69,  77,  106, 
156,  306. 
Winter  street,  38,  255. 

common    sewer    in.  {See 

Drains.) 
to  prevent  water  running  into, 
from  Common,  176. 

Wood,  315. 

cord,  145, 146, 182,  235,  261,  272,  280, 
288,  294. 
viewer  and  sealer  of,  293,  358. 
choice  of,  64,  113, 193,  203-4, 
237,  239,  240, 241, 245,  355, 
359. 

allowance,  65,  204,  238,  239, 

240,  241,  245. 
precincts  of,  65,  204,  238, 

239,  240,  241,  245,  359. 
laws  concerning,  65. 
shingles,  surveyors  of,  229. 

damaged,    to  reject, 
229. 

barrels,  122,  335. 

(timber)  for  building,  153,  225, 
233,  303. 

dye.    {See  Dye-woods.) 

for  mechanical  purposes,  122, 
188,  335. 
Wood  lane,  41,  254,  315. 

to  pave, 115. 
Wool  comber,  59.    (^ee  a /.50  Trades.) 
Wool,  cotton,  186.    {See  also  Imports.) 
Workhouse,  102,  242,  285,  369. 

to  erect  a,  27,  30,  38, 66. 

keeper  of,  285. 

completion  of,  189. 

wood  for,  235. 
Writs,  126,  165,  301, 


Yarmouth  (sloop),  52.    {See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Young  Club  (sloop),  186.  {See  also  Ships, 

Vessels,  etc.) 
Yellow  fever,  307-8.     {See  also  Disease, 

infectious.) 


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